# Russell admits performance not good enough

> George Russell says his F1 performance this year is poor regardless of luck.
- Title: Russell admits performance not good enough · RaceFans
- Summary: George Russell says his F1 performance this year is poor regardless of luck. George Russell admits his Formula 1 performance hasn't been good enough this…
- Keywords: george russell, andrea kimi antonelli, mercedes, formula 1, championship standings, grid drop penalty, power unit, sports, cars, Russell, admits, performance
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/08/russell-says-his-performance-hasnt-been-good-enough-this-year-regardless-of-luck
- Published: 2026-10-08T15:10:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: george russell, andrea kimi antonelli, mercedes, formula 1, championship standings, grid drop penalty, power unit, sports, cars
## Russell's performance
George Russell says his performance this year isn't good enough regardless of luck.

> I don’t feel my performance has been good enough this year, independent of good luck and bad luck
## Championship gap
Russell falls 84 points behind Antonelli in championship standings.
## Qualifying record
Russell had 80-20 qualifying record against teammates last season but now 40-60 this year.
## Engine penalty
Russell faces grid drop penalty this weekend after Mercedes fits new power unit.
## Key takeaway

George Russell admits his Formula 1 performance hasn't been good enough this year despite luck factors.