F1: George Russell on 'tough' season after Kimi Antonelli wins title
Russell congratulated Antonelli after the Italian clinched the F1 title on Sunday
TL;DR
- George Russell found his 2026 season 'tough to deal with' and 'often confused' as teammate Kimi Antonelli won the drivers' title.
- Russell experienced more bad days than good, a first in his career, after an initial strong start.
- He congratulated Antonelli on his deserved championship and promised to improve for the remainder of the season and into the next.
- The Mexico City Grand Prix was an example of Russell's struggles, including a start-line glitch and a penalty for colliding with Isack Hadjar.
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff supported Russell, understanding his difficult emotional state after the race.
- Antonelli acknowledged Russell's bad luck but expects a strong comeback, emphasizing the competitive landscape for the next season.