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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…

By Lydia Mee · Motorsport

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:14 PM

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George Russell admitted to mental exhaustion following a frustrating 2026 season filled with repeated setbacks.
Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula 1 world championship in Mexico.
Russell revealed that only six of his races this season had been free of issues.

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Mercedes driver George Russell has admitted to feeling mentally exhausted after enduring a frustrating, problem-filled 2026 Formula 1 season. Speaking ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos, the Briton explained that repeatedly having to bounce back from persistent setbacks out of his control has taken a significant emotional toll.

Russell and his engineers reviewed the season and concluded that only six races were completely trouble-free, with 14 impacted by issues. Russell currently sits fourth in the championship standings on 250 points, trailing Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, while teammate Kimi Antonelli secured the title in Mexico.

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