Coulthard highlights Russell's performance concerns after British GP podium finish
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
David Coulthard expressed concern over George Russell's performance following the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 6, 2026. Russell secured his first podium finish but, as Coulthard noted, it may not reflect his true competitive form compared to teammate Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli had been rapidly closing in on the leaders when he encountered car issues, ultimately finishing 15th. Russell acknowledged feeling unsettled and unfulfilled by his placement, indicating his need to improve to remain competitive in the championship race.
- •George Russell finished second at the British GP.
- •Kimi Antonelli faced mechanical issues and finished 15th.
- •Coulthard believes Russell feels fortunate for the podium.
- •Russell indicated dissatisfaction with his performance post-race.
- •Antonelli holds a 25-point lead in the drivers' championship.
- 1:42 PMMotorsport.com — David Coulthard points to George Russell concern after British GP P2: "Knows that was fortunate"
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — David Coulthard points to George Russell concern after British GP P2: "Knows that was fortunate"
"David Coulthard believes that George Russell will leave the British Grand Prix feeling like he "got away with it", as his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli continues to extract a level of performance that the Briton is currently struggling to match. Russell secured his first-ever podium finish at his home grand prix at Silverstone on Sunday. But the milestone result did not truly represent ...Keep reading
"David Coulthard believes George Russell was fortunate to claim a British Grand Prix podium
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 6, 2026, 1:42 PMDavid Coulthard points to George Russell concern after British GP P2: "Knows that was fortunate"
David Coulthard believes that George Russell will leave the British Grand Prix feeling like he "got away with it", as his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli continues to extract a level of performance that the Briton is currently struggling to match. Russell secured his first-ever podium finish at his home grand prix at Silverstone on Sunday. But the milestone result did not truly represent ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 1:42 PMDavid Coulthard points to George Russell concern after British GP P2: "Knows that was fortunate"
David Coulthard believes George Russell was fortunate to claim a British Grand Prix podium
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