George Russell Acknowledges Kimi Antonelli's Lead in Championship
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George Russell has acknowledged that Kimi Antonelli is in a strong position in the Formula 1 championship race. Antonelli's impressive victory at the Italian Grand Prix, where he started from 19th place, has solidified his lead in the standings.
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First to report‘Definitely Kimi’s in control’ of F1 title race, Russell admitsGeorge Russell says Kimi Antonelli has full control of the Formula 1 championship battle and deserves his big lead, after his Mercedes teammate came through to win the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid.
‘Number 2’ Russell all but concedes titleSep.7 (GMM) George Russell has effectively conceded that Kimi Antonelli now controls Mercedes’ 2026 title fight after the Italian sensationally charged from the back of the grid to win at Monza. Antonelli’s home victory stretched his championship lead over Russell to 66 points, and Russell no longer sounds like a driver expecting to overturn it.…
‘Definitely Kimi’s in control’ of F1 title race, Russell admitsGeorge Russell says Kimi Antonelli has full control of the Formula 1 championship battle and deserves his big lead, after his Mercedes teammate came through to win the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid.‘Number 2’ Russell all but concedes titleSep.7 (GMM) George Russell has effectively conceded that Kimi Antonelli now controls Mercedes’ 2026 title fight after the Italian sensationally charged from the back of the grid to win at Monza. Antonelli’s home victory stretched his championship lead over Russell to 66 points, and Russell no longer sounds like a driver expecting to overturn it.…Loading comments…
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