George Russell seeks improvement to challenge Kimi Antonelli at British GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:49 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
As the British Grand Prix weekend unfolds, George Russell aims to adapt his driving style to better compete against his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, who secured pole position. Russell expressed that the current Mercedes cars do not align with his natural driving style, raising concerns about his competitiveness. After winning the Austrian Grand Prix, he qualified fourth for the British GP but encountered issues with straight-line speed during the sprint. Members of the team have acknowledged the need for Russell to evolve into 'Russell 2.0' to effectively challenge for the title.
- •George Russell qualified fourth for the British GP.
- •Kimi Antonelli secured pole position ahead of Russell.
- •Russell aims to adapt his driving style for better results.
- •He won the Austrian Grand Prix recently.
- •Concerns linger about Mercedes cars suiting Russell's style.
- 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — David Croft raises George Russell concern amid Kimi Antonelli title fight
"David Croft argues George Russell must adapt his driving style and produce a “Russell 2.0” if he is to challenge team-mate Kimi Antonelli
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