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George Russell reflects on tough start to 2026 F1 season

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Last updated Jul 8, 2026

George Russell reflects on tough start to 2026 F1 season

Summary

Mercedes driver George Russell discussed his mindset following a challenging beginning to the 2026 Formula 1 season. Despite winning the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and a sprint race in Shanghai, Russell faced several setbacks as team-mate Kimi Antonelli took the championship lead. He expressed that he remained confident and did not lose faith during this period. The campaign continues with the next race scheduled for later this month.

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By the Numbers

•Russell won the Australian Grand Prix and Chinese sprint race.
•Kimi Antonelli currently leads the championship standings.
•Russell experienced a series of unlucky moments this season.
•He emphasizes maintaining faith despite the challenges he faced.
•The season will continue with more races later this month.

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Mercedes driver George Russell has insisted that he "didn't really lose faith" during a challenging start to his 2026 campaign. While the British driver won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, he endured a series of unlucky moments as his teenage team-mate Kimi Antonelli took the championship lead. After winning the sprint race in Shanghai, he faced car ...Keep reading
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