What happened: George Russell signaled his focus shifting to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, invoking a "Silverstone blue" theme ahead of the home weekend. The message came as Mercedes turned the page from the Austrian Grand Prix, where Russell took the victory.
F1·PREVIEW·July 2, 2026 08:04 AM ET
Russell Turns to Silverstone Blue as Mercedes Eyes Home British GP
Russell rides Austria momentum into his home race.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 21 min read
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