‘This won’t be my last shot’ – George Russell on how 2026 has ‘tested my character and resilience’

George Russell has reflected on a difficult 2026 Formula 1 season in which early promise gave way to setbacks, including a car incompatibility and reliability issues, leaving him out of title contention. His Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of clinching the Drivers' Championship, with his first opportunity coming at the United States Grand Prix, where Russell must finish ninth or lower for Antonelli to be crowned. Despite race victories in Austria and Azerbaijan, Russell acknowledged he is 'not in the fight' for the title but insisted 'this won't be my last shot.'