George Russell has endured his fair share of bad luck in F1 this season, but things might turn around for him, according to Martin Brundle.
George Russell’s streak of bad luck in 2026 prompted Martin Brundle to encourage him to continue believing, despite the 43-point gap to his younger teammate Kimi Antonelli after losing another race recently. Russell’s retirement from the lead at the Canadian Grand Prix was due to a battery failure that handed the victory to Antonelli. His frustration was evident when he threw his headrest onto the track, resulting in a €5,000 suspended fine. In subsequent races, Russell faced more challenges, but he remains optimistic, as both Brundle and he acknowledge that the season is far from over and anything can happen in Formula 1. Despite the setbacks, Russell is focused on turning the tides in his favor and reclaiming his position in the championship standings.
