George Russell admits his F1 season had 'more bad days than good' following Kimi Antonelli championship triumph

George Russell has reflected on his challenging 2026 Formula 1 season, describing it as the first in his career characterized by more negative experiences than positive ones. His comments followed teammate Kimi Antonelli's recent victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where Antonelli became the youngest world champion in F1 history. After the race, Russell did not participate in media engagements, with team principal Toto Wolff noting that he was feeling distraught after the event.

Russell had a promising start to the season, winning the opening race, but struggled to regain momentum after Antonelli secured five consecutive victories. In a social media post, Russell congratulated Antonelli on his championship win and expressed his commitment to improving his performance in the remaining races. He acknowledged the collective effort of the Mercedes team in developing a competitive car and expressed hope for a turnaround in luck as he aims to return to form.