George Russell insight offered in major Lando Norris comparison

Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has highlighted a key difference between George Russell's approach to championship contention in the current season and Lando Norris's behaviour during his successful 2025 title campaign, with Russell displaying consistent confidence since the Barcelona shakedown test despite being beaten by teammate Kimi Antonelli in China and Japan. Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Russell remains the favourite for the drivers' title, while 19-year-old Antonelli has become the youngest driver in F1 history to lead the championship standings. Palmer, speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, believes Russell has the patience and maturity to handle Antonelli's growing confidence, contrasting with the pressure Norris appeared to feel early in his title-winning season.