How Russell is surprising himself in title race – and the positives of F1's new rules
Summary
George Russell, a Mercedes Formula 1 driver, is currently competing for the 2026 world championship and is nine points behind his teammate Kimi Antonelli after three races. Despite being in a strong position, Russell focuses on each race individually rather than the big picture of winning the title.Key Facts
- George Russell started karting over 20 years ago and has progressed through various racing categories.
- Russell joined Mercedes in 2022 and has competed alongside Lewis Hamilton.
- Mercedes had a dip in performance when Russell joined but have now returned to the front of Formula 1.
- Russell won the opening race and the sprint race in the first two events of the 2026 season.
- His teammate Kimi Antonelli, aged 19, took pole position and won his first race in China due to a technical problem for Russell.
- Russell focuses on driving each race as fast as possible, rather than thinking about the championship as a whole.
- The 2026 F1 season has faced challenges such as cancelled races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, causing a five-week break.
- Russell uses a mindset developed since childhood, focusing on process and race-by-race performance to compete at the highest level.
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