close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • IT
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US
Russell mystified how he "keeps pulling it off" in qualifying

Russell mystified how he "keeps pulling it off" in qualifying

Russell mystified how he "keeps pulling it off" in qualifying

Russell mystified how he "keeps pulling it off" in qualifying

George Russell does not understand where his consistent success in qualifying comes from after the Williams driver reached Q2 for the eighth time this season.

Ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, Russell will start 13th in front of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll in his Racing Point, finishing just three-tenths of a second shy of a place in Q3.

The 22-year-old, who was confirmed as staying at Williams for next season, earlier this week, was left overjoyed by his latest performance.

"We weren’t expecting Q2 today, and to come away out-qualifying Racing Point and Ferrari, it’s just mega," Russell told Sky Sports F1.

"I don’t know how we keep pulling it off, to be honest, on the Saturdays. And it’s such a thrill, driving tracks like this is such a thrill."

Returning F1 world champion Fernando Alonso has praised Russell, dubbing the 2018 F2 champion the best of the young pack of drivers currently in the sport.

While he still awaits his first points in F1, Russell has prolonged his streak of never being out-qualified by a team-mate to 34 races while consistently pushing the FW43 above and beyond its true pace.

"That means a hell of a lot to me coming from a guy like Fernando," added Russell. "I am] Looking forward to racing him next year, I’m sure he’s going to be flying. I appreciate it."

Before you go...

Ricciardo speechless after “best lap of the year”

Suspected electrical issue played part in qualifying gap to Mercedes - Verstappen

Related

F1 star makes shock 'retirement' U-turn
F1 Social

F1 star makes shock 'retirement' U-turn

  • Yesterday 18:58
George Russell bites back in fresh Max Verstappen bullying claim
F1 Superstars

George Russell bites back in fresh Max Verstappen bullying claim

  • March 7, 2025 08:27

Latest News

Australian Grand Prix Practice

F1 Results Today: Max Verstappen in NIGHTMARE session as scary crash brings out red flag in Australia

  • 26 minutes ago
Australian Grand Prix

F1 Practice Today: Australian Grand Prix 2025 start times, schedule, TV channel and live stream

  • 1 hour ago
Australian Grand Prix Practice

F1 2025: Huge crash brings out second red flag at Australian GP

  • Today 03:20
Australian Grand Prix Practice

F1 2025: Australian Grand Prix session red flagged by BIZARRE issue

  • Today 03:08
GPFans Recap

Verstappen in fresh FIA blast as Red Bull chief Horner calls HQ meeting - GPFans F1 Recap

  • Yesterday 23:42
Australian Grand Prix

Australian GP 'LEAK' winner of F1 season opener

  • Yesterday 22:54
More news

F1 Race Calendar 2025

Complete kalender 2025

Related news

More news

F1 Standings

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Ontdek het op Google Play
x