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Sky Sports commentator David Croft has warned that George Russell must find a way to beat teammate Kimi Antonelli after the Italian’s third consecutive win at the F1 Miami GP.
Sky Sports commentator David Croft has warned that George Russell must find a way to beat teammate Kimi Antonelli after the Italian’s third consecutive win at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Russell initially looked to be the in-form driver at Mercedes in 2026, comfortably winning the season opener at Albert Park and the Sprint Race in China. However, the tide turned, and Antonelli has begun to dominate his teammate, both out-qualifying and out-racing him to win three consecutive grand prix’s. Croft highlighted the challenge facing Russell, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming upgrades to the W17 and tracks that favor Russell’s driving style. The fledgling partnership between Kimi Antonelli and Peter Bonnington on the pit wall is proving unexpectedly effective, adding an extra challenge for Russell. Despite the 20-point deficit in the title battle after four rounds, the upcoming race in Canada, where Russell excels, provides the perfect opportunity for him to start closing the points gap and regain momentum in the championship battle.
