Russell Admits 25-Point Gap to Antonelli ‘Probably Correct’
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Russell admits 25-point gap to Antonelli ‘probably correct’
George Russell has delivered a refreshingly candid assessment of his 2026 Formula 1 campaign, admitting that despite a season peppered with bad luck, Kimi Antonelli has simply been the better Mercedes driver so far. The Briton began the year tipped by many as a leading title contender after Mercedes produced the benchmark W17. Instead, it has been Antonelli who has stolen the spotlight, stringing together five consecutive Grand Prix victories – …
George Russell: Mercedes Driver Says Kimi Antonelli Deserves To Be Ahead In F1 Title Fight And 'I Need To Be Better'
Having begun the season as the clear title favourite, Russell has been stunned by the pace of his teenage Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and trails the Italian by 25 points at the top of the standings after nine rounds. While Russell has suffered several moments of major misfortune, Antonelli has also had bad luck in recent weeks, retiring due to an engine failure in Barcelona and then dropping from a potential victory to outside of the point…
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