Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games
Summary
George Russell is struggling to match the speed of his Mercedes team-mate, Kimi Antonelli, in the Formula 1 championship. After qualifying sixth in Monaco, Russell admitted he does not understand why his performance has dropped compared to the start of the season when he was doing well.Key Facts
- George Russell won the first race of the season in Australia but has lost to Kimi Antonelli in every race since.
- Antonelli leads Russell by 43 points in their championship fight after the Canadian Grand Prix.
- Russell qualified sixth in Monaco, while Antonelli took pole position.
- Russell is confused about why his pace has dropped and said “nothing’s clicking” recently.
- The difference may be due to their driving styles affecting tyre temperatures and car balance.
- Russell feels he must change his driving style or car setup to improve with the new tyres and cars.
- Monaco is a tough track for overtaking, making it difficult for Russell to improve his race position.
- Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said Russell lacks confidence in the car and that losing grip has hurt his pace.
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