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George Russell has branded self-critical comments from Lewis Hamilton about his performances during this year’s F1 season as “nonsense”.
George Russell has dismissed Lewis Hamilton’s self-critical comments on his performance this Formula 1 season as “nonsense,” emphasizing Hamilton’s status as the greatest driver of all time.
Despite enduring a challenging debut season with Ferrari and no podium finishes in the first 14 races, Hamilton’s comments about being “useless” following a disappointing qualifying in Hungary were scrutinized by Russell.
Russell, who knows Hamilton well from their time as teammates at Mercedes, highlighted the emotional rollercoaster a driver experiences on good and bad days at the track.
The pressure to perform in F1, especially when the team, like Ferrari with the underperforming SF-25, is struggling, can significantly impact a driver’s mindset and overall experience in the sport.
Amidst Hamilton’s struggles and frustrations, both on the track and with the team’s performance, Russell empathizes with his fellow driver’s desire for a fresh start in 2026 to compete for the championship again.
