George Russell

“George Russell, who started from the back of the grid because of engine penalties, came home ninth in his Mercedes.”

“The result extended Antonelli's lead to 84 points ahead of teammate George Russell, who retired after a late power failure under a safety car.”

“George Russell resisted a late charge from Max Verstappen to claim his first lights-to-flag victory with a composed drive for Mercedes in Saturday's thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix.”

“Antonelli came home 3.857 seconds ahead of his team-mate and title rival George Russell, who is now 66 points adrift in the championship, with four-time champion Max Verstappen third for Red Bull.”

“Title-chasing George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Saturday's third and final free practice at the Italian Grand Prix.”

“Mercedes driver George Russell completed the podium after holding off a determined challenge from Hamilton in the closing stages of the race.”

“Antonelli's teammate George Russell, who began the race in second place in the championship, just 25 points behind the Italian, crashed out of the race on the opening lap after tangling with Hamilton.”

“George Russell worked his way through to finish fourth, three-tenths off the pace, having struggled to match the Antonelli's pace, with Lewis Hamilton fifth for Ferrari despite crashing heavily at the end of the session.”

“Russell survived a slow puncture and made the most of the late safety car to grab a lucky second and a first podium finish in his home race.”

“The 28-year-old Monegasque finished 0.427 seconds ahead of Mercedes' George Russell after he stayed out when both Ferraris pitted with five laps remaining after four-time champion Max Verstappen crashed out.”