George Russell: “I feel ready to fight for the championship”
After his outstanding victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes driver George Russell expressed his confidence in being ready to compete for the world title. This triumph represents Russell’s fifth career victory and the second of this season, following his success at the Canadian Grand Prix in June. The circuit where he achieved victory was the same one where he had an accident two years ago. Russell believes that his performance measured on Sunday is proof of his growth as a driver.Russell added that, although he felt nervous before the race, he did not experience additional pressure and felt comfortable with the possibility of winning. Since joining Mercedes in 2022, Russell hasn’t had a car capable of competing for championships. In his three seasons as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate, he finished just two points behind the seven-time champion and currently leads his new teammate, Kimi Antonelli, by 149 points after 18 races. Russell believes he has matured as a driver in the last two years and that he would make the most of a car capable of consistent victories throughout the season.I am a very different driver today than I was a couple of years ago, and I feel more complete, more confident. I know exactly what I need to do in certain circumstances.
George Russell
Russell also commented that he now feels more relaxed and that the rain before the race did not cause him stress, demonstrating greater maturity.I think it comes with experience, just knowing how to maximize each situation. I was probably driving a bit more tense a couple of years ago and probably forcing things in circumstances where I shouldn’t have.
George Russell
