George Russell's telling admission after Monza F1 defeat to Kimi Antonelli
George Russell has admitted that his chances of winning the 2026 Formula 1 world title are slim as he trails his teammate Kimi Antonelli by 66 points with only 10 races remaining. Despite being the pre-season favorite, Russell has struggled to adapt his smoother driving style to the new regulations, while Antonelli has excelled with an aggressive approach, highlighted by his recent victory at Monza after starting from 19th.
Russell has shown signs of improvement, having outqualified Antonelli in the last three sessions, but he recognizes that he still needs to enhance his race pace. Both drivers are focused on their performance rather than the championship standings, with Antonelli emphasizing the importance of maintaining a winning mindset without being distracted by the title race.
via RacingNews365Kimi Antonelli celebrates Monza victory as best day everKimi Antonelli expressed immense joy following his victory at the Italian Grand Prix. The 20-year-old driver made a remarkable comeback, winning the race after starting from 19th on the grid.
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