George Russell admits Kimi Antonelli is "better" in F1 2026, but says he finally has "an answer"
George Russell has all-but conceded his chances of winning the 2026 Formula 1 world title, though he has found “an answer” as to why this year has been such a struggle.<br>The Mercedes driver trails his championship-leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 66 points with 10 rounds remaining, despite entering the new regulations as the pre-season title favourite.<br>But Russell claimed in Monaco ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/george-russell-has-an-answer-for-why-kimi-antonelli-has-been-better-in-f1-2026/10854277/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>