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‘I’m the guy’: Hollywood A-lister tells Mercedes he can replace George Russell
It was not Brad Pitt who volunteered to replace George Russell as a Mercedes F1 driver, but Hollywood star Jack Black offered himself up for the role during the recent Japanese Grand Prix weekend.
Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Pratt, and Jack Black were among the celebrities attending the event, with Taylor-Joy sharing insights about Lewis Hamilton and Black showing his enthusiasm in the Mercedes garage during the race.
In a playful gesture, Black was even presented with Russell’s helmet and declared himself ready to step in if needed by saying: “If you need to change driver, I’m the guy. I’ve got the helmet. I’m ready to go.”
Following the Japan race, the F1 calendar shifts focus to the upcoming Miami Grand Prix on May 1-3, after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races were canceled with no replacements.
Fans can catch the action in Miami with the race starting on May 3 at 16:00 (EDT) or 21:00 BST, providing an exciting continuation of the 2026 F1 season.
