‘Distraught’ Russell skips media duties after Kimi Antonelli title win

George Russell, 28, skipped post-race media duties at the Mexico City Grand Prix after his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula 1 World Championship. Team boss Toto Wolff described Russell as experiencing a 'catastrophic moment,' having entered the season as the heavy favourite for the title. Antonelli's triumph makes him the youngest world champion in F1 history, having turned the tables on his more experienced team-mate.