George Russell admits Kimi Antonelli is "better" in F1 2026, but says he finally has "an answer"
George Russell has all-but conceded his chances of winning the 2026 Formula 1 world title, though he has found “an answer” as to why this year has been such a struggle. The Mercedes driver trails his championship-leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 66 points with 10 rounds remaining, despite entering the new regulations as the pre-season title favourite. But Russell claimed in Monaco ... Keep…
Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes driver and current Formula One season leader, is projected to earn a substantial amount of money for the upcoming 2026 season. According to data compiled from f1salaries.com and racingnews365.com, Antonelli is expected to receive a base salary of $2 million for the 2026 championship. This is significantly lower than the salaries of his competitors, with Max Verstappen leading the pack at $70 million and Lewis Hamilton following at $60 million.
Despite being one of the youngest drivers in the sport, with an age of just 20, Antonelli has been making waves this season, securing his seventh win in 13 rounds and leading the championship by 66 points. If he manages to clinch the title, it would be a remarkable achievement in Formula One history.
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