F1 2026: Russell vs Antonelli, and are Hamilton and Ferrari really in the title fight? - RACER

In the latest RACER Weekly episode, host Laurence Foster and F1 expert Chris Medland analyze the key storylines of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The intra-team battle at Mercedes between George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli has tightened over the last three races, with Medland now leaning toward Antonelli as championship favorite. Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari is also discussed as a potential title contender, sitting just 32 points behind Antonelli, though questions remain about what cost him a result in the final laps at Silverstone.