George Russell

The title race of the 2026 Formula 1 season is quietly shifting. George Russell, originally seen as the leading favorite, has encountered setbacks over two consecutive race weekends, surrendering his championship lead to teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

In the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the 2024 season held last weekend, Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton overtook teammate George Russell in the final moments of the race to secure fourth place.

The F1 Brazilian Grand Prix concluded with Mercedes driver George Russell finishing fourth and missing out on a podium finish.

The Mercedes F1 team has decided to reduce the development of car upgrade kits due to increased repair costs from multiple crashes and restrictions from cost caps.

The FIA World Motor Sport Council officially announced that starting from the 2025 season, drivers will no longer receive an additional point for achieving the fastest lap if they finish in the top ten during an F1 race.