# George Russell: Toto Wolff rejects Helmut Marko's doubts

> Toto Wolff says George Russell can win F1 title despite Helmut Marko's doubts.
- Title: George Russell: Toto Wolff rejects Helmut Marko's doubts
- Summary: Toto Wolff says George Russell can win F1 title despite Helmut Marko's doubts. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff rejects former Red Bull chief Helmut…
- Keywords: george russell, toto wolff, helmut marko, kimi antonelli, mercedes, united states grand prix, mexico city grand prix, sports, George, Russell, Toto, Wolff
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13604106/george-russell-toto-wolff-rejects-helmut-markos-doubts-over-mercedes-drivers-future-hopes-as-kimi-antonelli-nears-title
- Published: 2026-10-27T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: george russell, toto wolff, helmut marko, kimi antonelli, f1, mercedes, united states grand prix, mexico city grand prix, sports
## Helmut Marko doubts Russell's title chances
Former Red Bull chief Helmut Marko says George Russell has little chance of becoming F1 world champion after being outperformed by Kimi Antonelli this season.

> Mentally, it's certainly a massive setback and it's a blow. Russell is no longer the number one driver.
## Toto Wolff defends Russell's title potential
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says George Russell has all the ability to win a title despite car suitability issues.

> I think he's wrong on George. George has all the ability. I think the car doesn't suit him.
## Kimi Antonelli nears title
20-year-old Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix to move within one race of becoming F1's youngest champion.

> Antonelli has quite clearly taken that spot from him.
## Key takeaway

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff rejects former Red Bull chief Helmut Marko's claim that George Russell lacks title potential after Kimi Antonelli's US GP win.