RUSSELL CUTS ANTONELLI LEAD IN 2026 FIGHT

Original: Why there’s still hope for Russell in the 2026 title race

George Russell reduced Kimi Antonelli's championship lead from 81 points to 66 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, sustaining his hopes in the 2026 title race.

George Russell cut Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead from 81 points to 66 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, bringing him back into the title race conversation after he had ruled himself out of it. Can the Briton build on that swing at the Bahrain Grand Prix and beyond, and become a genuine contender on