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Mercedes star George Russell is facing the very real prospect of a humiliating demotion in his own team according to Sky Sports F1 expert Ralf Schumacher.
According to Sky Sports F1 expert Ralf Schumacher, Mercedes star George Russell is facing the possibility of a demotion within his own team.
Despite a strong start with a win in Melbourne, Russell has struggled in the 2026 season, with 19-year-old Antonelli dominating the races since then.
Russell’s disappointing performance in the Canadian Grand Prix has left him 43 points behind Antonelli in the standings.
Schumacher believes that Russell must quickly improve and close the gap on Antonelli to avoid being relegated to a second driver role at Mercedes.
As the title race moves to Monaco, the pressure is mounting on Russell to deliver better results and challenge his teammate for the championship.
