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George Russell Faces Antonelli's Pace
Mercedes driver George Russell admits Kimi Antonelli's raw speed threatens his championship hopes.
In brief
Mercedes driver George Russell admits Kimi Antonelli's raw speed threatens his championship hopes. George Russell acknowledges Kimi Antonelli's superior pace as he prepares to compete with him in 2027. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Russell's honesty
George Russell confronts his driving deficiencies against Kimi Antonelli's raw pace.
“He does not hide from his own deficiencies. He's one of the most honest drivers I've ever had the good fortune to work with.”
Antonelli's driving style
Antonelli uses extreme mid-corner brake migration adjustments to preserve rear tyres and extract blistering pace.
Russell's adaptation
Russell acknowledges technical gaps to build a platform for competing with Antonelli in 2027.
“He looks straight down the barrel of that. [We're] gonna see him looking to build the platform that is going to let him have a run at it next year alongside an amazingly talented team-mate.”
2027 focus
Russell shifts focus to evolving his car setup to match Antonelli's pace for the 2027 season.
The one thing
George Russell acknowledges Kimi Antonelli's superior pace as he prepares to compete with him in 2027.
