George Russell at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

George Russell's performance at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 20, 2022, saw him convert a P6 grid start into a P5 finish, contributing 10 points to Mercedes AMG F1's season tally. The British driver, piloting the Mercedes W13, completed all 58 laps of the Yas Marina Circuit in 1:28:21.802, showcasing a consistent and controlled drive in the season finale.

From his P6 starting position, Russell maintained a steady pace, engaging in the strategic ebb and flow of the race. While Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Sergio Pérez dominated the podium positions, Russell found himself in a tight battle within the leading pack. Just ahead, Ferrari's [Carlos Sainz](/results/2020-monza-carlos-sainz) secured P4, maintaining a consistent gap throughout the race. Russell's drive was marked by his ability to extract performance from the W13, evidenced by his second-fastest lap of the race, a 1:28.836 recorded on lap 48. This lap was only surpassed by Lando Norris's 1:28.391, underscoring Russell's strong individual pace in the latter stages. The event, held at the [Formula 1 — official site](https://www.formula1.com/en), marked the final round of the 2022 Formula 1 season, a campaign that presented unique challenges and opportunities under its revised technical regulations. Unfortunately for Mercedes, Russell's teammate, Lewis Hamilton, faced a late-race retirement on lap 55 due to a gearbox issue, concluding his race in P18 from a P5 grid start. This left Russell as the sole points scorer for the German constructor in Abu Dhabi. Further down the order, Alpine's [Esteban Ocon](/results/2020-monza-esteban-ocon) delivered a solid P7 performance, while Aston Martin's [Lance Stroll](/results/2020-monza-lance-stroll) also made gains, finishing P8 from a P14 grid slot, illustrating the competitive nature of the midfield. This result concluded a season where the technical regulations, detailed on [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One), significantly reshaped the competitive landscape. Russell's consistent points finish was a testament to his adaptability and the team's continuous development efforts throughout the year. For a deeper dive into historical F1 results and future season data, resources like [Jolpica/Ergast](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) provide comprehensive statistical archives. His P5 finish, combined with his fastest lap performance, capped a strong individual season for the British driver, solidifying his standing within the Mercedes AMG F1 team.