F1
Russell no longer thinks about world title: 'Realistically, I'm not in the running'
George Russell has put the world title out of his mind after a difficult weekend in Madrid. The Mercedes driver finished only fifth in the Spanish Grand Prix, while his teammate Kimi Antonelli strengthened his lead in the championship. Russell acknowledged, "Realistically, I'm not in the running," following the race on 2026-06-14. The result marks a setback for Russell’s title ambitions, as Antonelli’s performance further widened the gap between the two Mercedes drivers in the standings.
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