‘Like being asked to draw the Mona Lisa’ – Russell explains how he is struggling to match Antonelli

Arguably not everyone can paint – and even if you happen to be a talented painter, could you imagine reproducing the most famous work of art in the world to the most meticulous level of detail? That’s the challenge George Russell feels he has been facing in the 2026 Formula 1 season. When Mercedes emerged as the favourite amid F1’s new ruleset, so did Russell, who had overwhelmingly ...Keep reading