George Russell Surprised by Mercedes Pit Stop Call that Boosted Kimi Antonelli at Monza

George Russell surprised by Mercedes pit stop call that boosted Kimi Antonelli at Monza

George Russell was surprised by Mercedes pit stop strategy at Monza that boosted teammate Kimi Antonelli, impacting the race outcome and championship chase.

Italian GP: Did Mercedes strategy cost George Russell win at Monza against Kimi Antonelli?

George Russell was overtaken late on by Kimi Antonelli after the latter caught his team-mate on an alternative strategy after pitting under a Virtual Safety Car; watch every session of the Spanish Grand Prix at a new track in Madrid from this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1

George Russell "not even thinking" of F1 title comeback as Kimi Antonelli "in control"

Mercedes driver George Russell has all but waved the white flag in his intra-team Formula 1 title battle after being beaten by Kimi Antonelli at the Italian Grand Prix

George Russell voices Mercedes surprise over decisive Kimi Antonelli pit stop call

Kimi Antonelli made use of fresh rubber in the final stint of the Italian Grand Prix to overtake team-mate George Russell for victory.

Russell Explains the Fatal VSC Strategy Call That Stole His Victory: "Struggling on That One Hard Tyre"

For the vast majority of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, George Russell appeared completely in control of his own destiny. After pulling off a sharp opening-lap move on pole-sitter Pierre Gasly and surviving the Lap 3 red flag triggered by…