George Russell faces pressure from Kimi Antonelli ahead of British GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
George Russell secured a victory at the Austrian Grand Prix but now confronts pressure from teammate Kimi Antonelli, who leads the 2026 Drivers' Championship by 40 points. Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner indicated the importance of the upcoming British Grand Prix for Russell, emphasizing the need for a win to reassert his position within Mercedes. Steiner noted that Antonelli's performance poses a significant challenge to Russell's expectations for dominance as team leader. With the home race rapidly approaching, Russell's need to deliver against Antonelli heightens the stakes for both drivers.
- •Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28.
- •Antonelli holds a 40-point lead in the Drivers' Championship.
- •Steiner views the British GP as crucial for Russell's leadership.
- •Anticipation for a potential power shift within Mercedes grows.
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell Under Fire From Steiner: “Kimi Antonelli is Disturbing the Plan”
"George Russell may have just secured a massive victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, but the internal war at Mercedes is far from over. With Lewis Hamilton having officially vacated the garage for Ferrari, the 2025 and 2026 seasons were…
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