Guenther Steiner claims Charles Leclerc faces more pressure than George Russell
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Guenther Steiner expressed that Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is under greater pressure than Mercedes driver George Russell as the Austrian Grand Prix weekend approaches. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner emphasized Leclerc's need to deliver following his recent struggles., Leclerc crashed during the Monaco Grand Prix and subsequently faced issues in Barcelona, where he retired due to a power steering problem. As the first day of practice begins in Austria, Leclerc is currently ranked fourth in the drivers' championship, while George Russell sits third, just ahead of him.
- •Guenther Steiner believes Leclerc has more to prove than Russell in Austria.
- •Leclerc is fourth in the drivers' championship with 75 points.
- •Russell is third with 106 points and has not complained about his car.
- •Leclerc crashed in Monaco and faced a retirement in Barcelona due to power steering issues.
- •Practice sessions in Austria have seen Mercedes drivers dominating the timesheets.
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"Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari's Charles Leclerc enters the Austrian Grand Prix weekend under more pressure to deliver than Mercedes driver George Russell. During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner offered his typically candid assessment of the driver dynamics ahead of the race at the Red Bull Ring. While the spotlight has recently been on ...Keep reading
"Guenther Steiner believes Charles Leclerc is under more pressure than George Russell to deliver at the Austrian Grand Prix
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 27, 2026, 11:41 AMCharles Leclerc under more pressure than George Russell, claims Guenther Steiner
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari's Charles Leclerc enters the Austrian Grand Prix weekend under more pressure to deliver than Mercedes driver George Russell. During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner offered his typically candid assessment of the driver dynamics ahead of the race at the Red Bull Ring. While the spotlight has recently been on ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:41 AMCharles Leclerc under more pressure than George Russell, claims Guenther Steiner
Guenther Steiner believes Charles Leclerc is under more pressure than George Russell to deliver at the Austrian Grand Prix
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