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Why there’s still hope for Russell in the 2026 title race

George Russell cut Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead from 81 points to 66 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, bringing him back into the title race conversation after he had ruled himself out of it. Can the Briton build on that swing at the Bahrain Grand Prix and beyond, and become a

Formula1.com
October 1, 2026
Why there’s still hope for Russell in the 2026 title race

George Russell cut Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead from 81 points to 66 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, bringing him back into the title race conversation after he had ruled himself out of it. Can the Briton build on that swing at the Bahrain Grand Prix and beyond, and become a genuine contender once more? F1.com runs through the factors working in his favour…

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