The Great Ones Recover, Wolff Says of Russell After Latest Beating
Wolff said Russell still has the tools to recover as Mercedes shifts resources to next year, while Antonelli leads by 81 points.
- Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff promised his full support to George Russell on Monday, insisting the driver can still fight for the Formula One title despite trailing teammate Kimi Antonelli by 81 points.
- Antonelli extended his lead after winning Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, where Russell finished fifth; the 20-year-old Italian has secured eight victories in 14 rounds while Russell has won twice.
- Defending Russell's mental fortitude, Wolff added, "The great ones, they recover, and I think that George has all he needs to fight for championships," dismissing the notion that a difficult run defines a driver's potential.
- Regarding the championship leader, Wolff noted, "Kimi, from his personality- he's so grounded, 100 per cent racer, not distracted from anything outside," insisting the young driver remains singularly focused on racing.
- With nine rounds remaining, Wolff remains adamant that the championship picture can shift quickly; Mercedes plans to continue developing the car for next year regardless of current standings.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff does not want to write off George Russell for the Formula 1 world title just yet. The Briton is second in the championship, but is now 81 points behind his teammate Kimi Antonelli.
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MADRID, Sept 14 : Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has assured George Russell he will have the team's full support to unleash his talent and fight for Formula One championships despite being eclipsed by 20-year-old teammate Kimi Antonelli this season.Russell, 28, started the campaign as title favourite, but has won j
Toto Wolff rejects George Russell’s F1 title doubts
Toto Wolff rejects George Russell’s F1 title doubts as Mercedes backs comeback – George Russell has conceded that his Formula 1 championship hopes are now extremely unlikely, but Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists the Briton still deserves the team’s full support and can recover his form with nine race weekends remaining. Russell’s title challenge ...
George Russell's hopes for the first time in his career to win the World Cup title in Formula One fell rapidly in the last few weeks. His Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli managed to increase the lead on the British from 25 to 81 points within five races. Toto Wolff considers a spectacular comeback of his protégé to be absolutely conceivable.
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MADRID (ANP) - Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff does not want to write off George Russell just yet for the Formula 1 world title. The Briton is second in the championship, but is now 81 points behind his teammate Kimi Antonelli. "It is a mechanical sport; you can crash or...
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