Kimi Antonelli responds to George Russell's comments ahead of Monaco GP
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
As the Monaco Grand Prix approaches, Kimi Antonelli addressed George Russell's statement that Antonelli's championship lead makes the title 'his to lose.' Antonelli emphasized that he remains focused on the competition and won't engage in mind games. Russell's comments are seen as a strategic play between the Mercedes teammates, highlighting the tension as the season progresses. The Grand Prix weekend will be a critical point for both drivers in their championship battles.
- •Kimi Antonelli dismisses George Russell's mind games ahead of Monaco GP.
- •George Russell claims Antonelli's lead means 'his to lose.'
- •Antonelli insists he will not get drawn into mind games.
- •The Monaco Grand Prix is a pivotal race for both drivers.
- 6:37 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Out of reach’: George Russell refuses to think about F1 title after Antonelli surge
- 7:00 AMAutosport — Why “underdog” Antonelli feels he has “nothing to lose” in response to Russell’s mind games
- 7:00 AMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli dismisses George Russell’s mind games: “I’m still the underdog”
"British driver says pressure is off following bad run Antonelli 68 points ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell insists the pressure is off in the battle for the Formula One drivers’ championship after a succession of mishaps this season – combined with the exemplary form of his Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli – left him 68 points off the pace. Sunday’s round seven is the newly styled Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with the Spanish Grand Prix shifting to a new venue in Madrid in September. Mercedes are expected to excel again this weekend, but it is the 19-year-old Antonelli who has established a firm grip on the drivers’ championship after five consecutive victories. Continue reading...
"After George Russell said that Kimi Antonelli’s huge Formula 1 world championship lead means the title is “his to lose”, the Italian responded with his own assessment as he insists he won’t get drawn into mind games. Russell made the assertion going into the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with many figuring it to be the first mind game played between the Mercedes team-mates who look set to ...Keep reading
"After George Russell said that Kimi Antonelli’shuge Formula 1 world championship lead means the title is “his to lose”, the Italian responded with his own assessment as he insists he won’t get drawn into mind games. Russell made the assertion going into the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with many figuring it to be the first mind game played between the Mercedes team-mates who look set to ...Keep reading
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 11, 2026, 6:37 PM‘Out of reach’: George Russell refuses to think about F1 title after Antonelli surge
British driver says pressure is off following bad run Antonelli 68 points ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell insists the pressure is off in the battle for the Formula One drivers’ championship after a succession of mishaps this season – combined with the exemplary form of his Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli – left him 68 points off the pace. Sunday’s round seven is the newly styled Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with the Spanish Grand Prix shifting to a new venue in Madrid in September. Mercedes are expected to excel again this weekend, but it is the 19-year-old Antonelli who has established a firm grip on the drivers’ championship after five consecutive victories. Continue reading...
- AutosportJun 10, 2026, 7:00 AMWhy “underdog” Antonelli feels he has “nothing to lose” in response to Russell’s mind games
After George Russell said that Kimi Antonelli’shuge Formula 1 world championship lead means the title is “his to lose”, the Italian responded with his own assessment as he insists he won’t get drawn into mind games. Russell made the assertion going into the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with many figuring it to be the first mind game played between the Mercedes team-mates who look set to ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 10, 2026, 7:00 AMKimi Antonelli dismisses George Russell’s mind games: “I’m still the underdog”
After George Russell said that Kimi Antonelli’s huge Formula 1 world championship lead means the title is “his to lose”, the Italian responded with his own assessment as he insists he won’t get drawn into mind games. Russell made the assertion going into the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with many figuring it to be the first mind game played between the Mercedes team-mates who look set to ...Keep reading
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