George Russell seeks neutral luck ahead of Barcelona Grand Prix
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
George Russell hopes for improved fortune as he faces the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend. Russell's last race in Monaco ended without points due to a penalty, leaving him behind teammate Lewis Hamilton and 68 points adrift of Kimi Antonelli, who has won five consecutive races. The driver expressed frustration over multiple setbacks this season but remains positive about his performance. He emphasized a desire for 'neutral luck' as he aims to recover in the championship standings. Russell previously retired due to a power unit issue while leading in Canada, adding to his woes.
- •Russell scored no points in Monaco due to a drive-through penalty.
- •He is currently 68 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli.
- •Russell seeks stability after a challenging start to the season.
- •Previous race in Canada ended in retirement while leading.
- •Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix begins this weekend.
"George Russell says his misfortune "cannot last forever" and is hoping for "neutral luck" at this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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