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Toto Wolff believes George Russell can still become champion in 2026

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:12 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Toto Wolff believes George Russell can still become champion in 2026

Summary

Toto Wolff expressed confidence in George Russell's ability to overcome a challenging 2026 Formula 1 campaign. Currently, Russell ranks second, 81 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli with just nine rounds remaining in the season. Despite being the title favorite at the start of the year, Russell faces significant competition in his quest for a first championship. Wolff emphasized that Russell's time to win is inevitable.

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Key Details

•George Russell is second in the standings, 81 points behind Kimi Antonelli.
•Only nine rounds remain in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
•Wolff remains optimistic about Russell's championship chances.
•Russell was considered the heavy title favorite entering the season.

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Toto Wolff is confident that George Russell can overcome a bruising 2026 Formula 1 campaign and still become world champion in the future. The Mercedes driver is second and 81 points behind his dominant team-mate Kimi Antonelli with just nine rounds remaining, meaning a maiden crown for the 20-year-old is a matter of time. It comes despite Russell entering 2026 as the heavy title favourite ...Keep reading
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