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Toto Wolff has said George Russell’s deficit against Kimi Antonelli at the Miami GP does not have “any relevance” to the 2026 F1 title fight.
Toto Wolff dismissed the pace deficit of George Russell against Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the Miami Grand Prix as irrelevant to the 2026 Formula 1 title battle.
Russell struggled compared to Antonelli throughout the race weekend, finishing fourth as his teammate secured a third consecutive win, extending his lead to 20 points in the standings.
Despite Antonelli’s impressive performance, Wolff believes Russell, known for his killer instinct, remains a strong title contender.
Russell acknowledged his subpar performance in Miami but made drastic changes during the race that showed improvement, giving him confidence for the upcoming races.
Mercedes F1 team is not overly concerned about the deficit, trusting Russell’s ability to bounce back, especially at the upcoming race in Montreal.
Russell aims to capitalize on his success in Montreal from previous years to narrow the gap to Antonelli in the championship standings.
