F1 journalist Mark Hughes has shared an explanation for George Russell and Oscar Piastri's struggles in 2026, noting that it comes down to their driving styles.
In 2026 Formula 1, while drivers such as George Russell, Oscar Piastri, and Charles Leclerc are struggling in comparison to their teammates, Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton, and Rand Norris are showing high performances. Russell believes that there is a mismatch between the characteristics required by 2026 machines and tires and his own natural driving style in the background.