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Toto Wolff urges George Russell to stay focused after Monaco struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:55 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Toto Wolff urges George Russell to stay focused after Monaco struggles

Summary

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff encouraged George Russell to draw inspiration from Lando Norris’ comeback to reshape his championship bid after a disappointing race in Monaco. Russell faced a drive-through penalty due to a pit-stop error and failed to score points for the second consecutive race, now trailing teammate Kimi Antonelli by 68 points. Wolff emphasized that Formula One involves ups and downs, suggesting that luck can change and highlighting Russell's previous strong performances this season. Russell will seek to recover at the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix as the championship continues with 16 races remaining.

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By the Numbers

•Russell served a drive-through penalty in Monaco and did not score points.
•He is currently 68 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli in the standings.
•Wolff believes Russell's past performances show he is capable of competing.
•Russell will try to bounce back at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.

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10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Russell urged to launch comeback bid like Norris after Monaco miss

What they're saying

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has told George Russell to use Lando Norris’ comeback world championship win as fuel that he can still land his maiden title. Russell failed to score for the second race in succession in Monaco after he was forced to serve a drive-through penalty following a pit-stop mistake by his Mercedes team.
— Yahoo Sports

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