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Unfazed Russell dismisses Antonelli momentum in early title fight
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03/04/2026 at 08:2703/04/2026 at 08:58 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. George Russell insists he’s not losing sleep over the Formula 1 title picture – despite watching the early championship lead slip from his grasp. After a dominant start to the 2026 season in Australia, the Mercedes driver has been edged out by teammate Kimi Antonelli, who now holds a nine-point advantage after back-to-back race wins in China and Japan. For Russell, though, the shift is less about momentum and more about circumstance. Such was the case at Suzuka last weekend, where a poorly-timed Safety Car weighed heavily on the Briton’s efforts. “Just how it’s...
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