George Russell skips media duties after Kimi Antonelli wins championship
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 10:12 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
George Russell did not attend media duties following the Mexico City Grand Prix after teammate Kimi Antonelli won the Formula One world championship, as team principal Toto Wolff described Russell's emotional state as a “catastrophic moment.” Russell, a pre-season favorite, has struggled this season with only three wins compared to Antonelli’s nine. After finishing sixth in the race, which featured mechanical struggles, Russell has dropped to fourth in the drivers' championship. He had offered congratulations to Antonelli post-race before leaving the track, a decision understood by the team. Mercedes was fined €5,000 for Russell's absence from the media session.
- •Kimi Antonelli is the youngest F1 champion after nine wins.
- •George Russell finished sixth in the Mexico City GP.
- •Russell has dropped to fourth in the drivers' standings.
- •Mercedes fined €5,000 for Russell skipping post-race media duties.
- 10:12 AMESPN F1 — Wolff: Russell faces 'catastrophic moment'
- 9:48 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Distraught’ Russell skips media duties after Kimi Antonelli title win
"George Russell skipped media duties after the Mexico City Grand Prix as boss Toto Wolff admitted his driver was suffering a “catastrophic moment” with team-mate Kimi Antonelli celebrating winning the world championship. Russell, 28, was the heavy pre-season title favourite but Antonelli has turned the tables on his experienced team-mate to become the youngest champion in F1 history.
"George Russell skipped media duties after the Mexico City Grand Prix as boss Toto Wolff admitted his driver was suffering a "catastrophic moment" with teammate Kimi Antonelli celebrating winning the world championship.
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External links- ESPN F1Nov 2, 2026, 10:12 AMWolff: Russell faces 'catastrophic moment'
George Russell skipped media duties after the Mexico City Grand Prix as boss Toto Wolff admitted his driver was suffering a "catastrophic moment" with teammate Kimi Antonelli celebrating winning the world championship.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 9:48 AM‘Distraught’ Russell skips media duties after Kimi Antonelli title win
George Russell skipped media duties after the Mexico City Grand Prix as boss Toto Wolff admitted his driver was suffering a “catastrophic moment” with team-mate Kimi Antonelli celebrating winning the world championship. Russell, 28, was the heavy pre-season title favourite but Antonelli has turned the tables on his experienced team-mate to become the youngest champion in F1 history.
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