Melbourne, March 5, 2026 (AFP) - Mercedes' Russell not fazed by being tipped as pre-season favourite

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George Russell said on Thursday that being considered favourite to be world champion this year was a compliment, but the Mercedes star was adamant that anything could happen in a 24-race season. Mercedes caught the eye in pre-season testing at Bahrain with a heavy lap load and fast times, along with impressive speed and reliability. Consensus in the paddock, and with bookmakers, is that they, and Russell, are the frontrunners this season. "It doe......

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