George Russell under pressure at Mercedes following Dutch GP performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
After the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer stated that George Russell is under pressure at Mercedes, indicating he is "still not there" compared to teammate Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes achieved a double podium finish, placing second and third, but a late team order required Russell to let Antonelli pass him on track. This situation has raised questions regarding Russell's standing within the team as he continues to adapt to performance expectations.
- •Mercedes secured second and third place in the Dutch GP.
- •Russell received a late team order to yield his position to Antonelli.
- •Palmer believes Russell is struggling to match Antonelli's performance.
- 10:59 PMMotorsport.com — George Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver
"Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell is feeling the heat within Mercedes, claiming that the Briton is "still not there" compared to team-mate Kimi Antonelli following the Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes secured a double podium at Zandvoort, finishing second and third behind McLaren's Lando Norris. But the late team order instructing Russell to yield track ...Keep reading
"Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell remains under pressure at Mercedes
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 23, 2026, 10:59 PMGeorge Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver
Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell is feeling the heat within Mercedes, claiming that the Briton is "still not there" compared to team-mate Kimi Antonelli following the Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes secured a double podium at Zandvoort, finishing second and third behind McLaren's Lando Norris. But the late team order instructing Russell to yield track ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:59 PMGeorge Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver
Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell remains under pressure at Mercedes
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