George Russell addresses gap to Kimi Antonelli in Belgian GP qualifying
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
George Russell commented on his performance in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, highlighting a gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli. He clarified that the difference is not attributed to driving style but rather to how their Mercedes cars are managing power deployment. Russell's statements reflect ongoing evaluations as he tries to close the performance deficit ahead of the race.
- •George Russell qualified for the Belgian Grand Prix on July 18, 2026.
- •Russell noted he is not behind Antonelli due to driving style.
- •Differences in power deployment of the cars account for the performance gap.
- •This feedback could affect team tactics and vehicle adjustments.
- 7:30 PMESPN F1 — Russell: Gap to Antonelli not due to driving style
"George Russell said qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix confirmed his current deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli is not down to his driving style, but differences in how their Mercedes cars are deploying power.
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