# George Russell Post Statement After Kimi Antonelli Wins Championship

> Mercedes driver George Russell shares heartfelt reflections after Kimi Antonelli becomes F1 world champion.
- Title: George Russell Post Statement After Kimi Antonelli Wins…
- Summary: Mercedes driver George Russell shares heartfelt reflections after Kimi Antonelli becomes F1 world champion. George Russell thanked Kimi Antonelli for his…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13607266/george-russell-mercedes-driver-posts-statement-to-speak-from-the-heart-after-kimi-antonelli-becomes-world-champion-at-mexico-city-grand-prix
- Published: 2026-11-02T20:05:00+00:00
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- Topics: george russell, kimi antonelli, mercedes, f1, mexico city grand prix, drivers championship, sports
## George Russell's Statement
George Russell posted a statement on Instagram to speak from the heart after Kimi Antonelli became F1 world champion.

> Now feels like a pretty suitable moment to speak from the heart
## Mercedes Fined for Media Duties
Mercedes received a €5,000 fine as Russell missed mandatory post-race media duties.
## Russell's Season Struggles
Russell had more bad days than good this season with poor performances and confusion.

> It's been the first proper season of my career where I've had more bad days than good
## Kimi Antonelli's Championship
Antonelli won nine races compared to Russell's three with four rounds remaining.
## Russell's Vow to Return
Russell promised to give his absolute all to rediscover his performance for the rest of the season.

> Now, all I can promise is that for the rest of this season, and into the next one, I will be giving my absolute all
## Key takeaway

George Russell thanked Kimi Antonelli for his championship win and vowed to return to form after a difficult season.