With the F1 title fight beginning to take shape between the two Mercedes drivers, does George Russell need to change his approach?
George Russell began the 2026 campaign as the title favorite after winning in Australia, but Kimi Antonelli bounced back with consecutive wins in China and Japan.
At 19 years old, Antonelli currently leads his teammate Russell by nine points, raising concerns about Russell’s strategy in their team battle.
Some are suggesting that Russell needs to change his friendly approach towards Antonelli in order to win the F1 championship.
David Coulthard has even stated that Russell should stop being “Mr Nice Guy” and instead focus on undermining his younger competitor’s confidence.
With Mercedes dominating the field and Antonelli in the lead, the question remains: Does George Russell need to adopt a more ruthless attitude towards Kimi Antonelli?
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