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Brit driver George Russell walks out on team-mate Kimi Antonelli’s F1 title celebrations – and takes a £4,000 fine – after Mercedes ‘let him down in s***-show’

Antonelli, aged 20 years and 68 days, became the youngest Formula One title-winner in history after finishing third at the Mexican GP, wrapping up the crown with four races to spare.

By LUKE POWER · Daily Mail

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:20 AM

Key Things to Know

George Russell skipped post-race media duties and Kimi Antonelli's title celebrations, receiving a £4,173 fine.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff apologized to Russell for car issues and defended his emotional early departure.
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One champion in history after finishing third at the Mexican Grand Prix.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Mercedes driver George Russell skipped post-race celebrations and media duties following the Mexican Grand Prix, receiving a £4,173 fine. The British driver was left distraught after an engine battery deployment failure dropped him from second to sixth, on the same day his teammate Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula One Drivers' Championship.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff apologized to Russell for the technical issues, defending his early departure given the circumstances. At 20 years and 68 days old, Antonelli became the youngest champion in Formula One history after finishing on the podium to clinch the title with four races remaining.

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