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Russell mugs both McLarens in chaotic opening lap

Brisbane Times

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July 4, 2026

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Russell mugs both McLarens in chaotic opening lap

George Russell got past both McLarens in successive corners in a chaotic opening lap of the British Grand Prix sprint race.

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Rock Paper Shotgun

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· Jun 27, 2026

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India Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

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Gizmodo

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· Jul 8, 2026

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Irish News

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· Jul 2, 2026

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Metro

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Related coverage for "Russell mugs both McLarens in chaotic opening lap": Rock Paper Shotgun — From Hydro Drift Ninjas to Sonic Napoleons: I spent far too long definitively ranking Tokyo Xtreme Racer’s best opponent names. India Today — Why e-rickshaws stopped mid-ride: The tech behind the chaos. DNyuz — The Rise of Racetrack Country Clubs: ‘Racing Is Golf on Steroids’. Gizmodo — Fiat’s New Tiny EV Makes That Designer Golf Cart Look Like an Expensive Joke. Irish News — Step on it! F1 drivers take to cars made of LEGO before British Grand Prix. Metro — Inside David and Victoria Beckham’s iconic relationship that started in a car park