Russell contacts barrier during Silverstone qualifying session
During the qualifying round for the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Mercedes driver George Russell collided with a barrier, prompting a brief interruption to the session.
George Russell's Mercedes made contact with a barrier early in the qualifying session for the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, causing a short stoppage while officials assessed the incident. The session, which also featured Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli, continued after the car was cleared and no serious damage was reported.
Hamilton, who had secured pole in the preceding sprint race, remained in contention for the main event, while Antonelli, who has shown strong pace, aimed to translate his performance into a front-row start.
Race officials confirmed that the barrier impact did not affect the overall schedule, and Russell's car was returned to the pits for inspection. No further incidents were reported during the remainder of the qualifying period.