Russell, ready for the world title after victory in Singapore

George Russell feels ready to fight for the world championship

After a dominant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix last Sunday, Mercedes driver George Russell expressed his confidence in being ready to compete for the world title.

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, has served him to demonstrate his evolution 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 added that, although he felt nervous before the race, he did not experience additional pressure. He felt comfortable with the idea of winning and reiterated his willingness to fight for the championship, feeling ready to take the next step.

George Russell achieved a surprising victory in Singapore on Sunday.

Since joining Mercedes in 2022, Russell hasn’t had a car capable of fighting for championships. In his 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 the 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 pushing myself in circumstances where I shouldn’t have.

George Russell

The Mercedes driver also commented that he feels more relaxed and that, faced with adverse weather conditions before the race, he remained calm, understanding that it was the same situation for everyone.