Russell Vows 2026 Season Won't Break Him

George Russell says the 2026 Formula 1 season will not break him, even as his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli moves within reach of the world championship at this weekend's race in Mexico.

The comments come at a hard stage of the campaign for Russell. With the title fight now tilting towards Antonelli, the Briton is facing a season that has not gone the way he would have wanted. His tone was measured rather than defeated, framing the year as a test of resilience he intends to get through.

Antonelli has not been crowned yet, and the title will be settled on track in Mexico. For Russell, the weekend is a chance to back up that resilience with results.