George Russell Reflects on 2026 F1 Dynamics and Antonelli Triumph

(GMM) George Russell (pictured) says the unusual 2026 cars have reshuffled the balance between several Formula 1 teammates, as he continues to struggle against Mercedes’ much younger championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo in Madrid, Russell rejected the idea that his greater experience with the previous generation of cars automatically explains the gap. “I think this season has been strange,” he said. “If you look at Piastri, last year he was close to winning the championship. But this season he’s way behind Norris.” “Or Leclerc, who last year was clearly ahead of Lewis and in previous years was…