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Russell on Gap to Antonelli: 'Luck Hasn't Been Evenly Shared'
George Russell reflects on his 25-point deficit to rival Kimi Antonelli, questioning whether fortune and bad luck have truly been shared equally between both drivers so far.
By Lesley Bakker - 2026-07-11T09:03:01.000Z - 1 min read
Following the British Grand Prix, George Russell took a critical look at the Formula 1 championship standings. He currently trails Kimi Antonelli by 25 points, a gap he considers accurate based on pure performance.
Yet something lingers for the driver. Russell openly wonders whether 'luck'—or the lack thereof—has been evenly distributed between both competitors this season, hinting at pivotal moments that shaped the title battle.
A recent case in point occurred at Silverstone. Kimi Antonelli was cruising comfortably in second place and closing down race leader Charles Leclerc when a broken wheel deflector ruined his race, causing the Italian to drop back unexpectedly.
Incidents like these appear to fuel Russell's sentiment that, while accepting the underlying performance margin, the luck factor may have played an uneven role in their championship fight.