George Russell opens up on mental exhaustion after frustrating 2026 F1 season

George Russell has admitted he is mentally exhausted after a season in which he has repeatedly had to overcome challenges. The Mercedes driver started 2026 as the favourite for the title, but after a string of issues outside of his control and incredible performances from his team-mate Kimi Antonelli, he watched on as the Italian became world champion in Mexico. Speaking to the media at Interlagos on Thursday, Russell said that even reaching Brazil, where he celebrated his first Formula 1 win in 2022, had not lifted him.