F1 world title is Kimi Antonelli's 'to lose', concedes George Russell - but Brit insists he'll 'fight' Mercedes team-mate all the way this season as he bids to chip away at his lead at Monaco GP

George Russell has conceded that the F1 world championship title is Kimi Antonelli's 'to lose' this season, acknowledging his Mercedes team-mate currently holds a lead in the standings. However, Russell insists he will fight Antonelli all the way and is targeting the Monaco Grand Prix as an opportunity to chip away at that advantage. The comments were made ahead of the Monaco GP, with Russell speaking to media from the Mercedes motorhome in Monte Carlo.