2023 F1 Season Top 10 Drivers Report: 8. George Russell's Performance
George Russell, representing the United Kingdom, has completed his fifth season in Formula 1, continuing with Mercedes for the 2023 season. He stands tall at 1.88 meters and has a burgeoning career that began with his first race at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix. As of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Russell has already participated in 104 races, starting all of them.
Career Statistics and 2023 Performance
Russell's Formula 1 career has seen him achieve a single race win, two pole positions, and six fastest laps. His podium count stands at 11, with a points finish in 41.3% of his races. Despite 16 retirements, he has accumulated a total of 469 points and completed 5,727 laps.
In the 2023 season, Russell finished 8th in the drivers' standings with 175 points, which is quite a step back compared to his 4th place finish in the 2022 season. His season was marked by a consistent performance, but he failed to secure a win or a pole position. Russell managed two podium finishes and was classified in the points in several races, contributing significantly to Mercedes' overall points tally.
Russell had a total of three retirements. Two mechanical failures and one crash. The technical failures were a power unit failure in Australia and cooling problem in the Brazilian GP. Russell crashed during the last stages of the Singapore GP when he was running for the podium and hit the wall.
Comparison with Teammate Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton, Russell's teammate at Mercedes, finished 3rd in the drivers' standings with 234 points, outperforming Russell by a margin. Hamilton's season was highlighted by more podium finishes and a consistent presence in the top ranks, though like Russell, he did not secure any race wins.
| Statistic | George Russell | Lewis Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix (GP) | 22 | 22 |
| 1st Places | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd Places | 0 | 3 |
| 3rd Places | 2 | 3 |
| Podiums | 2 | 6 |
| Pole Positions | 0 | 1 |
| Laps Completed | 1252 | 1268 |
| Fastest Laps (FL) | 1 | 4 |
| Retirements (RET) | 3 | 2 |
| Total Points | 175 | 234 |
Team Performance: Mercedes
In the constructors' standings, Mercedes finished 2nd with a combined total of 409 points, a considerable achievement but a step down from their dominant performances in previous years. The team struggled to keep up with Red Bull, which won the constructors' championship with a dominant 860 points.
Conclusion
The 2023 Formula 1 season was a challenging yet fruitful year for George Russell. He demonstrated consistency and skill, contributing significantly to Mercedes' overall performance. While he did not achieve the heights of his 2022 campaign, his talent and potential continue to shine in the competitive world of Formula 1.
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