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Christian Fittipaldi has criticised George Russell for saying the 2026 F1 title is Mercedes team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s to lose.
Christian Fittipaldi criticized George Russell for suggesting that the 2026 Formula 1 title is Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s to lose within the Mercedes team.
Mercedes has been dominating the current F1 season, placing Russell and Antonelli in a close battle for the championship.
Antonelli currently holds a significant lead over Russell in the drivers’ standings, with four consecutive Grand Prix wins under his belt.
Following technical issues in Montreal, Russell conceded that the title is now in Antonelli’s hands, a statement that didn’t sit well with Fittipaldi.
Fittipaldi believes Russell should focus on performance on the track rather than making predictions off it, emphasizing the need for Russell to challenge Antonelli directly.
As the rivalry intensifies, all eyes are on the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, where both drivers will aim to assert their dominance on the challenging circuit.
