George Russell (right) congratulates Kimi Antonelli at the end of the Mexico City Grand PrixImage source, Getty Images
Image caption,

Russell congratulated Antonelli after the Italian clinched the F1 title on Sunday

ByAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent
  • Published3 minutes ago

George Russell says his struggles in 2026 while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli marched to the drivers' title have been "tough to deal with" and had left him "often confused".

Russell started the season as favourite and won the first race, but soon started to struggle as Antonelli built up unstoppable momentum.

In a post on Instagram, the Briton congratulated Antonelli "on what has been an absolutely incredible season" and said the Italian "truly deserved the championship".