Russell Admits Antonelli's Title Charge Brought Sleepless Nights to Mercedes Co-driver
Mercedes driver George Russell has openly shared the immense pressure and 'sleepless nights' he's experienced as his younger teammate, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, stands on the brink of claiming the 2026 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship. With Antonelli, just 20 years old, securing pole position for today's United States Grand Prix in Austin, he's poised to become the youngest champion in F1 history, leaving Russell to grapple with a challenging season marked by misfortune and a clear performance gap.















