George Russell commented on how the fight for the 2026 Formula 1 title has affected his relationship with teammate Kimi Antonelli as the calendar returns this weekend in Miami.
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Mercedes has absolutely dominated at the start of this championship. After three rounds, they have won all the races and lead both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships.

At the moment, it is the young Italian who leads the standings with a 22-point advantage over the Brit. But even in this situation, Russell emphasized that his relationship with Antonelli in Formula 1 remains unchanged.
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“No way, to be honest. I think we are both professionals, we still have a great relationship and, to be honest, it’s something we’re not even discussing,” he said.
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“Within the team, it’s not even talked about,” he added.