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George Russell has enjoyed a stellar opening to the 2026 F1 season, emerging as the early title favorite under the new regulations. After securing pole position in Melbourne, he weathered an intense battle with Charles Leclerc to claim victory at the Australian Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes 1-2. His momentum carried into Shanghai, where he dominated Sprint Qualifying to take pole for the first Sprint of the year. Despite a “sluggish” start in the opener, Russell’s pace in the W17 has established a clear early benchmark for the field.
(Via @emerson_drives )
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George Russell has enjoyed a stellar opening to the 2026 F1 season, emerging as the early title favorite under the new regulations. After securing pole position in Melbourne, he weathered an intense battle with Charles Leclerc to claim victory at the Australian Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes 1-2. His momentum carried into Shanghai, where he dominated Sprint Qualifying to take pole for the first Sprint of the year. Despite a “sluggish” start in the opener, Russell’s pace in the W17 has established a clear early benchmark for the field.
(Via @emerson_drives )