# George Russell at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2025-bahrain-george-russell
Last updated: 2026-05-31

> George Russell secured a strong second-place finish at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, starting from third on the grid and earning 18 points for Mercedes AMG F1.

George Russell's drive at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix demonstrated Mercedes AMG F1's competitive strength, as he converted a third-place grid start into a second-place finish, securing 18 points for the German constructor. Starting behind Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc, Russell navigated the opening laps cleanly, maintaining a strong race pace throughout the 57 laps of the Bahrain International Circuit. His fastest lap, a 1:35.518 on lap 36, was the second quickest of the race, trailing only Piastri's 1:35.140. This close proximity in ultimate single-lap pace indicates the Mercedes W16's underlying performance potential on this circuit configuration. This result highlights Russell's consistent ability to maximize his machinery and capitalize on opportunities, a trait he has shown throughout his career, including his strong performance at the [George Russell at the 2022 United States Grand Prix](/results/2022-cota-george-russell).

The race unfolded with Russell managing his tire strategy effectively, completing all 57 laps with a total race time of 1:35:54.934. This placed him approximately 15.5 seconds behind the race winner, Oscar Piastri, but crucially ahead of Lando Norris in third. While teammate Kimi Antonelli finished in 11th position from a fifth-place grid start, Russell's performance ensured a significant points haul for Mercedes, showcasing a clear performance differential within the team. The broader field saw competitive battles, with drivers like [Pierre Gasly at the 2022 United States Grand Prix](/results/2022-cota-pierre-gasly) securing points further down the order for Alpine, and [Alexander Albon at the 2022 United States Grand Prix](/results/2022-cota-alex-albon) battling in the lower midfield for Williams. For a comprehensive overview of the race weekend and official standings, fans can consult the [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en). Understanding the technical regulations and historical context of Formula One, as detailed on [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One), provides valuable insight into these outcomes. Detailed historical data for the sport, which can inform analysis of this season's trends and upcoming events, is available through resources like [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json).