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George Russell treats Mercedes team members to special Silverstone karting event

Motorsport.comSat 29 Aug · 10:20 UTCupdated Sat 29 Aug · 19:35 UTCHave your say
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George Russell organized a special karting day for 170 members of the Mercedes team at Silverstone, celebrating their recent success at the Dutch Grand Prix. The event was a way to reward staff from both the Brackley and Brixworth bases, and Russell actively participated by racing alongside them and distributing medals at the end of the day.

Currently, Mercedes is performing strongly in the 2026 season, leading the constructors' championship. Russell is positioned second in the drivers' standings, closely trailing his teammate Kimi Antonelli. The next race on the calendar is the Italian Grand Prix, scheduled for early September.

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George Russell treats Mercedes team members to special Silverstone karting eventFollowing Mercedes' double podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, George Russell rewarded staff from the team's Brackley and Brixworth bases with a private karting session at the Silverstone Circuit. Mercedes confirmed the outing via social media, posting on X: "Swapping the W17 for the kart. All smiles as George treated team members from both Brackley and Brixworth to a special karting ... Keep readingMotorsport.comSat 29 Aug · 10:20 UTCRead →

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