# Motorsport: George Russell has admitted that his struggles during the 2026 Formula One season have been incredibly difficult to navigate. The Mercedes driver posted a candid statement on social media on Monday, less than 24 hours after his teammate, Kimi Antonelli, secured his maiden Drivers’ Championship title at Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix. Russell, who has won three races this year compared to Antonelli’s nine, says that while picking himself up week after week has been a challenge, he knows he has given his absolute best to the team.
Motorsport: George Russell reflects on a challenging F1 season