George Russell acknowledges Kimi Antonelli's strong F1 performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
George Russell has received praise from former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard for admitting that his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli is performing at a higher level. Antonelli achieved his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix held at the new Madring circuit, further extending his lead to 81 points over Russell, who is currently second in the standings. This acknowledgment marks a moment of candid reflection within the competitive environment of Formula 1, as Antonelli continues to dominate the championship race.
- •Kimi Antonelli won his eighth race of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- •Antonelli leads the championship standings with 81 points over Russell.
- •David Coulthard commended Russell for his honesty about Antonelli's performance.
- 5:00 PMMotorsport.com — George Russell praised for honest admission about Kimi Antonelli's F1 form
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell praised for honest admission about Kimi Antonelli's F1 form
"Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised George Russell for admitting that his Mercedes team-mate and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli is doing a better job. Antonelli secured his eighth victory of the season at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit, extending his lead in the standings to 81 points over Russell, who sits second. Russell, meanwhile ...Keep reading
"David Coulthard has praised George Russell for publicly admitting that Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli is currently outperforming him as the 2026 title slips away
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 19, 2026, 5:00 PMGeorge Russell praised for honest admission about Kimi Antonelli's F1 form
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised George Russell for admitting that his Mercedes team-mate and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli is doing a better job. Antonelli secured his eighth victory of the season at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit, extending his lead in the standings to 81 points over Russell, who sits second. Russell, meanwhile ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 5:00 PMGeorge Russell praised for honest admission about Kimi Antonelli's F1 form
David Coulthard has praised George Russell for publicly admitting that Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli is currently outperforming him as the 2026 title slips away
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