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David Coulthard has questioned whether George Russell’s focus has wavered as Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli closes in on the F1 world title. Russell delayed Antonelli’s coronation by finishing in the top eight at the US Grand Prix on Sunday, but the Italian will almost certainly seal the championship in Mexico this weekend.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 2

Juan Pablo Montoya thinks Kimi Antonelli’s secret to beating George Russell could start backfiring

Kimi Antonelli looked nailed on to win the Formula One world championship this season, but recent weeks have seen his grip lessen with George Russell back in the conversation.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / May 25

Recapping a historic 2026 Canadian Grand Prix

The Mercedes garage is a powder keg, and Montreal was the spark. Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli and pole-sitter George Russell are locked in a vicious intra-team war that threatens to tear the W17 program apart.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / May 25

George Russell Issues a Public Apology After Viral Heated Moment at Canadian Grand Prix

George Russell apologized on his X account for his viral outrage moment while racing. The apology arrived in the aftermath of a bruising Canadian Grand Prix weekend where Mercedes saw triumph and heartbreak collide under the grey skies of Montreal.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / April 12

Is the Kimi Antonelli Era Already Here? Why George Russell is Under Pressure

Headed into the Formula one season, many spectators thought one thing was for certain: 2026 was going to be George Russell’s season at Mercedes. Instead, it’s been his teammate, Kimi Antonelli, who has been securing wins, points, and headlines.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / April 8

Kimi Antonelli Confesses He Must Be ‘Perfect’ to Maintain F1 Lead Over George Russell

It has been a wild start to the year for Kimi Antonelli, in a season where much of the attention has been focused on his Mercedes teammate George Russell in terms of championship conversations.

Formula One News / HITC / April 7

James Hinchcliffe says George Russell can’t afford to be passive with Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes

James Hinchcliffe thinks George Russell has the edge over Kimi Antonelli, but says he can’t afford to keep looking out for his young teammate. After Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix, he moved past Russell to become the youngest championship leader in Formula One history.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / March 15

F1 Standings After the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix

Race number two of Formula One's new regulation era ended with a first-ever stand on the top step for Mercedes youngster Kimi Antonelli, as the Italian looked fairly comfortable ahead of teammate George Russell, who finished second.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / March 14

F1 Qualifying Results: Kimi Antonelli Makes Formula One History at Chinese GP

Kimi Antonelli broke the Formula One record for the youngest driver ever to claim pole position in the sport at 19 years and 202 days, overtaking Sebastian Vettel's 18-year-old record from 2008.

Formula One News / NAI Sports / March 14

Mercedes’ Russell beats Ferrari duo to win Chinese Grand Prix

George Russell of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team won the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, continuing his dominant start to the new Formula One season.

Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / March 12

F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Dates, Times, Schedule, & Live Stream

Australia showed that the new regulations offered a lot more of an enjoyable Sunday than many fans might have expected, as George Russell drove his way to the top step.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / March 8

Mercedes' George Russell wins F1 opener in Australia

George Russell led a 1-2 finish for Mercedes on Sunday, winning the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after holding off a challenge from the Ferrari team.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / March 8

Mercedes magic and technical turmoil: Takeaways from F1's season debut in Australia

The 2026 Formula 1 season kicked off on Saturday, March 7 with the Australian Grand Prix. Here are the key takeaways from F1's debut 2026 Grand Prix.

Leclerc: Ferrari 'on the back foot' compared to Mercedes

Formula One News / Yardbarker / March 4

Formula One 2026: Key questions answered ahead of a groundbreaking season

A new era of Formula One begins March 7 in Melbourne, and the grid may never look the same.

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Formula One News / Grand Prix On SI / February 15

George Russell Reveals the ‘Most Concerning Thing’ for Mercedes After Testing Confusion

2026 could end up being a hectic year for Formula One, with new regulations set to make the Australian Grand Prix a must-watch race, as well as the debut of an 11th team on the grid, Cadillac.

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Formula One News / Yardbarker / February 14

Mercedes driver George Russell makes a costly admission

Russell finished fourth in the World Drivers’ Championship (319 points) and won two races in 2025.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / November 22

George Russell, Kimi Antonelli Escape Punishment After Rule Breach at Vegas GP Qualifying

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team faced a late scare during Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying after stewards launched an investigation into both drivers, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, over a potential breach of setup sheet submission rules.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / October 15, 2025

George Russell re-signs with Mercedes F1 team

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will drive for Mercedes' Formula One team in the 2026 season. The team announced the lineup on Wednesday but did not reveal details of a contract extension for Russell.

Formula One News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15, 2025

George Russell wins Canadian Grand Prix as Lando Norris crashes

In somewhat of a shock, neither McLaren drivers finished on the podium for the first time this season.

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Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 5, 2025

George Russell’s Girlfriend Shares His Broken iPhone After Chaotic Lego F1 Race

The 2025 Miami GP delivered one of the most unique drivers’ parades in F1 history, as organizers rolled out 10 life-size Lego F1 cars on track. What’s usually a relatively mundane segment of a Grand Prix weekend—for fans watching from home—quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the event.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / March 5, 2025

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