Season snapshot · 2025
Source: Jolpica F1 API- WDC finish
- P4
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 9
- Points
- 319
- DNFs
- 0
- Constructor
- Mercedes AMG F1
Race-by-race
| Race | Grid | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | P4 | P3 | 15 |
| Chinese | P2 | P3 | 15 |
| Japanese | P5 | P5 | 10 |
| Bahrain | P3 | P2 | 18 |
| Saudi Arabian | P3 | P5 | 10 |
| Miami | P5 | P3 | 15 |
| Emilia Romagna | P3 | P7 | 6 |
| Monaco | P14 | P11 | 0 |
| Spanish | P4 | P4 | 12 |
| Canadian | P1 | P1 | 25 |
| Austrian | P5 | P5 | 10 |
| British | P4 | P10 | 1 |
| Belgian | P6 | P5 | 10 |
| Hungarian | P4 | P3 | 15 |
| Dutch | P5 | P4 | 12 |
| Italian | P5 | P5 | 10 |
| Azerbaijan | P5 | P2 | 18 |
| Singapore | P1 | P1 | 25 |
| United States | P4 | P6 | 8 |
| Mexican | P4 | P7 | 6 |
| São Paulo | P6 | P4 | 12 |
| Las Vegas | P4 | P2 | 18 |
| Qatar | P4 | P6 | 8 |
| Abu Dhabi | P4 | P5 | 10 |
George Russell's 2025 Formula 1 season with Mercedes was characterized by a blend of consistent points finishes and two significant victories, solidifying his position as a front-runner while navigating a competitive ground-effect era. His campaign culminated in a fourth-place finish in the Drivers' Championship, accumulating 319 points and securing nine podiums.
Going in
Entering the 2025 season, the ground-effect regulations, which had seen Red Bull dominate in 2022 and 2023 before the field tightened considerably in 2024, continued to define the technical landscape. Mercedes, having spent the preceding seasons refining their W16 and W17 concepts, aimed to challenge for the championship consistently. Russell, in his seventh season in Formula 1 and fourth with Mercedes, was expected to lead the charge, building on his experience and known qualifying pace. The competitive nature of the field meant that reliability and strategic execution would be paramount.
How it played out
Russell's season began with strong momentum, securing a podium in the opening Australian Grand Prix with a third-place finish from fourth on the grid. This was quickly followed by another third-place in China and a second-place in Bahrain, indicating Mercedes' early-season competitiveness. He consistently placed within the top five through the initial rounds, including a fifth in Saudi Arabia and a third in Miami.
A slight dip in mid-season saw him finish seventh at Imola and an uncharacteristic eleventh at Monaco, starting from fourteenth on the grid. These results highlighted the challenges of maintaining peak performance across diverse circuit types within the tightly contested field. However, Russell rebounded decisively at the Canadian Grand Prix, converting a pole position into his first victory of the season. This triumph at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve marked a significant moment for both Russell and Mercedes, demonstrating their potential to win outright.
The latter half of the season saw Russell maintain a strong trajectory. He secured another podium in Hungary with a third-place finish and continued to collect valuable points. A second victory came at the Singapore Grand Prix, again from pole position, showcasing his command on street circuits. Further podiums in Azerbaijan (P2) and Las Vegas (P2) underscored his resilience and ability to extract performance when it mattered. His consistent points haul, even in challenging races, mirrored the kind of reliable performance . Russell completed all 24 races without a single DNF, a testament to both his driving and the W18's reliability.