Russell, ready for the title after victory in Singapore: F1

After an impressive victory at the Singapore Grand Prix last Sunday, Mercedes driver George Russell expressed his confidence in being ready to compete for the world championship. This victory represents Russell’s fifth in his career and the second this season, following his triumph at the Canadian Grand Prix in June. The circuit, where Russell suffered an accident two years ago when he was seeking victory in the final laps, witnessed his measured performance on Sunday, which he considers a test of his progress as a driver.

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 admitted to feeling nervous before the race, but highlighted that he didn’t feel additional pressure, considering it “another race” in which he knew he had chances to win. The driver has expressed his readiness to fight for the championship, feeling ready to take the next step in his career.

Since joining Mercedes in 2022, Russell hasn’t had a car capable of fighting for championships. For three seasons as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate, he was only two points behind the seven-time champion and currently leads his rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli by 149 points after 18 races. Russell believes he has matured as a driver in the last two years and would make the most of a car capable of achieving consistent victories throughout a season.

I think it comes with experience, just knowing how to maximize each situation. Probably a couple of years ago I was driving a bit more tense and probably forcing in circumstances where I shouldn’t have.

George Russell

The driver now feels more relaxed and approached the race calmly, even with the changing weather conditions.