George Russell Credits Lando Norris for Inspiring His First F1 Podium originally appeared on Athlon Sports. George Russell’s first-ever Formula 1 podium came in the most extraordinary of circumstances at the rain-soaked 2021 Belgian Grand Prix — and he says fellow Brit Lando Norris played a key role in making it happen.

Lando Norris was left to rue his errors at the Belgian Grand Prix last year which proved costly in his title pursuit, and the McLaren star will hope for a better outcome this time around in Spa

Norris enjoyed back to back wins at Austria and his home grand prix at Silverstone, before the calendar was put on pause for a couple of weeks.

Whilst Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris could count themselves lucky to have not been targeted by the sheer power of the Max Verstappen fans present at the grandstands in Austria, George Russell was ...

Lando Norris wins his first British Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri pays the penalty - Piastri was dealt a 10-second sanction by the stewards after he slammed on his brakes at 130mph.

Even with all the noise surrounding Red Bull Racing after the British Grand Prix, George Russell still doesn’t know where he’ll be racing beyond this season. He’s currently the highest-placed driver in the championship without a deal signed for 2026.

George Russell led the way in the opening practice session ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes. Max Verstappen set the second-quickest time for Red Bull and was just 0.065 of a second ...