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Claire Williams believes George Russell's bad luck hampers F1 title hopes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:14 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Claire Williams believes George Russell's bad luck hampers F1 title hopes

Summary

Former Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams expressed concern over George Russell's chances in Formula 1, citing a string of bad luck that could prevent him from winning a championship title. On the High Performance Racing podcast, she discussed Russell's recent challenges, including car issues during qualifying and a strategy setback caused by a safety car. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli, his teammate and championship leader, has won five of the first seven races of the 2026 season. Williams emphasized that Russell's struggles are not due to a lack of talent but rather unfortunate circumstances that have followed him this year.

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By the Numbers

•George Russell faces car issues and strategy problems in 2026 races.
•Kimi Antonelli has won five of the first seven grands prix this season.
•Claire Williams believes Russell deserves a title despite his bad luck.
•Williams previously named Russell a pre-season title favorite.

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Former Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams has shared concerns that George Russell could fall victim to a persistent streak of "bad luck" in Formula 1, potentially jeopardising his chances of ever securing a championship title. Speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast alongside broadcaster Jake Humphrey, former F1 engineer Rob Smedley and former Alpine team principal Otmar ...Keep reading
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