For an established Formula 1 driver, being beaten by a 20-year-old team-mate can sometimes lead to garage politics and excuses. For George Russell, the 2026 season delivered exactly that high-pressure scenario as Kimi Antonelli stormed to the world championship in the sister Mercedes W17.
But rather than deflecting blame after a season marred by mechanical misfortune and driving errors, Russell ...Keep reading

Source: George Russell is “looking down the barrel” of Kimi Antonelli’s raw pace, says James Allison