After a standout performance at the British Grand Prix, George Russell has found himself at the center of constructive criticism from former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya. Montoya has insisted that Russell should focus more on his own adaptation as a driver than on the performances of his teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Russell achieved a second place at Silverstone thanks to a risky strategy from Mercedes during a safety car, allowing him to stay ahead at a crucial moment in the race. However, the Brit has admitted that he did not live up to the result and that he needs to work on his performance if he wants to aspire to the 2026 title.
“To be honest, I can’t fight for the championship if I continue like this,” Russell declared after the race. He compared his satisfaction with the current second place to the disappointment he felt in a previous retirement in Canada, where he believed he deserved the victory.
Montoya, speaking on the post-race show, advised Russell to stop obsessing over Antonelli and pay more attention to how he can adjust his driving style and the car to improve his performance. “He has to look at himself and understand why he can’t outperform his teammate,” Montoya said.
After this latest race, Russell sits 25 points behind the current championship leader, young Antonelli. In the same championship, seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc are also competing for the top positions, with Leclerc winning this latest grand prix.
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