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Russell Says Poor Season Will Not Define His F1 Career
Russell said a difficult 2026 season will not define his career and vowed to rediscover his form after Antonelli clinched the title.
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured the F1 world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the sport's youngest-ever title winner at 20 years old, while teammate George Russell finished sixth.
- Russell entered the 2026 season as the pre-season title favorite, but a series of technical failures and inconsistent performances left him trailing Antonelli, ultimately ending his championship aspirations with four rounds remaining.
- During the Mexico City race, an "unexpected lack of deployment" cost Russell positions before a 10-second penalty for colliding with Red Bull's Isack Hadjar; Mercedes faced a €5,000 FIA fine for his missed media duties.
- Team principal Toto Wolff defended Russell, describing him as "distraught" following the race and admitting Mercedes "let him down" by failing to deliver necessary power unit performance on the opening straight.
- Vowing to "rediscover the performance" he has produced throughout his career, Russell aims to regain form for the remainder of this season and next year, starting at the upcoming race in Brazil.
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avisendanmark.dkGeorge Russell did not show up for a press conference after teammate Kimi Antonelli won the World Championship title.
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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KIMI ANTONELLI is the new Formula 1 champion.
·Zagreb, Croatia
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Russell offers 'speak from the heart' post after wordless exit from Mexico City GP
MEXICO CITY (AP) — While Kimi Antonelli was celebrating an historic Formula 1 world championship, his Mercedes teammate George Russell left the track without saying a single word.
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right16Center16Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 38% Right
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center, 38% of the sources lean Right
38% Right
L 24%
C 38%
R 38%
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