Unwell George Russell misses Azerbaijan GP media duties as Mercedes issues update

George Russell was absent from Thursday’s media and engineering commitments in Baku as he battles illness ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Mercedes confirmed his non-attendance, with the team monitoring his condition as the weekend gets underway.

Russell’s absence from the opening day of duties adds an element of uncertainty to Mercedes’ preparations. While there has been no further detail on the nature of the illness, the team’s statement indicates a cautious approach as it manages the driver’s return to full fitness.

Further updates are expected as the weekend progresses.