The British driver entered the year as the title favorite but has fallen significantly behind his younger teammate in the race win tally. He attributes his fluctuating form to technical complications caused by the new power unit era and elevated rear tire pressures. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff reaffirmed complete confidence in his driver, attributing the performance deficit to an incompatible car design. The 28-year-old remains determined to protect his narrow second-place standing in the championship over the remaining events.
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George Russell believes his career will span another 12 to 15 years in Formula One.: George Russell believes his career will span another 12 to 15 years in Formula One.
Toto Wolff expects Russell to recover his best form once car characteristics change next…: Toto Wolff expects Russell to recover his best form once car characteristics change next season.
Kimi Antonelli is positioned to clinch the Formula One world championship at the Mexico C…: Kimi Antonelli is positioned to clinch the Formula One world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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MEXICO CITY, Oct 29 : George Russell said one difficult Formula One season would not define his career and he still had plenty of time on his side.
The Briton started the campaign as the favourite but has been eclipsed by 20-year-old Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, who is set to clinch the title in Mexico City this weekend.
"I've probably learned more about myself this year than I would have liked, in all honesty," Russell said on Thursday, acknowledging that Antonelli, who will be Italy's first champion in 73 years, had been performing at a higher level.
"But I remind myself I'm 28 years old. I see Lewis (Hamilton) still competing extremely well at 41 and Fernando (Alonso) at 44. Lewis won the majority of his titles in his 30s, and this year is absolutely not going to define my career as a whole."
Ferrari's Hamilton is third in the standings, one point behind Russell.
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