George Russell aiming to challenge Kimi Antonelli at Monaco GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Mercedes driver George Russell is expected to compete strongly against teammate Kimi Antonelli at the Monaco Grand Prix from June 5-7. Former F1 presenter Will Buxton believes Monaco could be the venue for Russell to overcome Antonelli's recent dominance, including wins in four consecutive races. Despite Russell's early season successes, including a win at the Australian Grand Prix, Antonelli leads the drivers' standings as the youngest championship leader in F1 history. The intense rivalry within Mercedes is likely to play a key role in determining the outcome.
- •Monaco GP is scheduled from June 5-7.
- •Russell has won the Australian GP and a sprint race this season.
- •Antonelli leads the championship with four consecutive wins.
- •Buxton predicts Russell may disrupt Antonelli's momentum.
- •Rivalry within Mercedes intensifies as the race weekend approaches.
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell tipped to beat Kimi Antonelli at Monaco GP as Mercedes battle heats up
- 10:12 PMMotorsport.com — George Russell tipped to beat Kimi Antonelli at Monaco GP as Mercedes battle heats up
"Former Formula 1 TV presenter Will Buxton has tipped Mercedes driver George Russell as a prime candidate to master the unforgiving streets of the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Buxton explained why he believes that the Monaco Grand Prix could be the weekend that Russell stops his team-mate Kimi Antonelli's momentum. "Mercedes has such an advantage anyway ...Keep reading
"Will Buxton has backed George Russell to halt Kimi Antonelli’s momentum at the Monaco Grand Prix
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:12 PMGeorge Russell tipped to beat Kimi Antonelli at Monaco GP as Mercedes battle heats up
Will Buxton has backed George Russell to halt Kimi Antonelli’s momentum at the Monaco Grand Prix
- Motorsport.comJun 4, 2026, 10:12 PMGeorge Russell tipped to beat Kimi Antonelli at Monaco GP as Mercedes battle heats up
Former Formula 1 TV presenter Will Buxton has tipped Mercedes driver George Russell as a prime candidate to master the unforgiving streets of the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Buxton explained why he believes that the Monaco Grand Prix could be the weekend that Russell stops his team-mate Kimi Antonelli's momentum. "Mercedes has such an advantage anyway ...Keep reading
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