George Russell breaks silence on Mexican GP media absence after Mercedes fine

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has opened up about skipping his media duties after the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend. The Briton left the Mexico City circuit shortly after the race on Sunday, having congratulated his team-mate Kimi Antonelli on clinching his maiden world championship. Mercedes was fined €5000 by the FIA for his absence, but team principal Toto Wolff had given Russell the go-ahead to leave. Russell entered the 2026 season as a clear favourite for the title.