Key facts
- George Russell commented on Kimi Antonelli's championship prospects.
- Russell stated the F1 world championship title is Antonelli's to lose.
- Antonelli is 19 years old.
- Antonelli is leading Russell by 43 points in the 2026 season.
- Mercedes has won every race of the 2026 season.
Formula 1 driver George Russell has commented on the prospects of his Mercedes teammate, 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli, for the world championship title. Russell stated that the championship is 'his to lose.' Antonelli is currently leading Russell by 43 points in the 2026 season, during which Mercedes has won every race. Antonelli had started the season as the bookmakers' favorite to secure his maiden crown, and he has since been usurped by the young driver.