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George Russell Skips Media Duties After Kimi Antonelli's Title Win

George Russell Skips Media Duties After Kimi Antonelli's Title Win
Championships & Races · 07:29:34 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Mercedes driver George Russell declined to speak to the media following the Mexican Grand Prix on November 2, 2026, after Kimi Antonelli secured a championship title. Russell, who appeared distraught, was scheduled to address reporters at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez but did not fulfill his media obligations. The British driver's absence came in the wake of Antonelli's title victory, though details of the championship were not specified. Russell had earlier participated in the race weekend at the Mexican circuit.

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