George Russell says his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli is in a strong position in the 2026 Formula 1 season and characterizes the championship as something he has “to lose.” According to the reports, Mercedes has won every race so far in 2026, with Antonelli leading Russell by 43 points. Russell’s comments frame Antonelli as the current driver to beat, given the team’s dominant results and his advantage in the standings.
One outlet also adds that Ferrari could challenge Mercedes in Monaco, implying that the next key test may come from a closer battle with rivals rather than the gap within the Mercedes team. The accounts collectively present a picture of Mercedes’ early dominance—where Antonelli is ahead in points—and a season outcome that, while currently favoring Antonelli, could still be affected by upcoming races and competing teams such as Ferrari.
