George Russell shares insights about the F1 drivers' trip to Langkawi as they prepare for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

During a media session, including Motorsport.com, at a press conference held at the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Russell mentioned that the trip's agenda was shaped by Mercedes' title sponsor, Petronas.

"Langkawi was fantastic. I really enjoy coming to Malaysia. We visit several times a year, and everyone at Petronas has often suggested that we explore the stunning island of Langkawi," the 28-year-old expressed.

"So we went along with six other drivers, and we had an absolutely wonderful time. It’s such a gorgeous place. The locals are incredibly friendly, and it felt like stepping into a different world while we were there. I truly appreciated that, and it was an ideal way to gear up for this week."

Russell's teammate Kimi Antonelli also touched down in Malaysia early but opted to spend his time discovering Kuala Lumpur and visiting a water park.

"I had a blast," the current championship frontrunner shared. "There weren’t many people around, so I could go down the slide over and over. I went on the same slide five times in about three minutes, just running up and down. It was great.

"Aside from that, while I've been in Malaysia, I've been exploring the city. It was really cool to see KL overall. I didn’t sample any traditional cuisine because, yeah, maybe after the weekend..."

Antonelli approaches the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with a 66-point advantage in the standings following Russell's victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.