George Russell has reduced Kimi Antonelli’s lead in the Formula 1 championship from 81 to 66 points at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, according to F1.com. This performance puts the British driver back into the conversation for the 2026 title after he had previously ruled himself out of contention.
F1.com highlights that several factors could work in Russell’s favor for the remainder of the season, especially at the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix. The question remains whether he can capitalize on this resurgence to become a genuine title contender once again.