George Russell lost a lot of ground to Kimi Antonelli in Canada with his retirement, and Ralf Schumacher has predicted his time is running out.
Six-time grand prix winner Ralf Schumacher has suggested Mercedes may implement a clear number-one and number-two driver structure soon, highlighting Kimi Antonelli’s impressive start with four wins in the first five races. Antonelli holds a 43-point lead over team-mate George Russell, who faced a setback with a power unit failure at the Canadian Grand Prix. Schumacher believes Russell needs to step up to close the gap to Antonelli, currently driving with remarkable confidence. With Mercedes showing pace advantage and upgrades crucial in the championship battle, Schumacher warns Russell could face a ‘number two’ role if competitors catch up. Speculations arise whether Mercedes might favor one driver over the other, especially if Antonelli maintains his lead and Russell struggles to match his performance.
