George Russell remains confident amid F1 title pressure
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
George Russell is set to race in Monaco following a mechanical failure that hindered his performance in Canada. The British driver, who suffered a battery issue while leading in Montreal, stated he feels no added pressure as the Formula One championship is his teammate Kimi Antonelli's to lose. Antonelli won in Canada and extended his championship lead to 43 points with four consecutive victories. Seventeen races remain in the season, including the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix.
- •Russell suffered a mechanical failure while leading in Canada.
- •Kimi Antonelli expanded his championship lead to 43 points.
- •Antonelli has won four races in a row.
- •Seventeen rounds remain in the Formula One season.
- •Monaco Grand Prix is the next race.
- 4:15 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘It’s Kimi’s to lose’: Russell refuses to feel the pressure amid F1 championship battle
"British driver ‘didn’t lose sleep’ over Canada setback Russell says he will not change approach in Monaco George Russell remains confident in his world championship ambitions despite taking a serious blow with a mechanical failure at the last round in Canada. In Monaco, the British driver insisted that he felt no pressure, with the Formula One title his rival and teammate Kimi Antonelli’s to lose. Russell suffered a battery failure while leading in Montreal, after taking pole position and having enjoyed a hard-fought contest for the race lead that ebbed and flowed with his teammate. With Antonelli going on to win he extended his lead in the world championship to 43 points. The 19-year-old Italian has now won four races in a row to establish a strong advantage, although 17 rounds remain including this weekend’s meeting in Monaco. Continue reading...
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