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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Scott Hunt

George Russell downplays F1 title battle concerns ahead of Miami GP

  • George Russell, who won the season's opening race in Melbourne, is currently trailing his 19-year-old Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli.
  • Antonelli has secured back-to-back victories in China and Japan, establishing a nine-point lead in the drivers' championship.
  • Russell stated he is not concerned about his current position, comparing the early season to a marathon and indicating he would only worry if still behind by the summer break.
  • The Formula 1 season is set to resume in Miami after a five-week hiatus, following the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
  • The sport has implemented several regulatory tweaks since the last race in Japan, including a reduction in energy harvesting and a cap on the boost button, in response to incidents like Ollie Bearman's crash.

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