George Russell: can't get angry about things I can't control
F1 world championship leader George Russell reflects on his early career battles with Williams' struggling car. At 21, he realized F1 requires more than driving skill—it's the entire package. Russell now discusses the mental strength gained from those closest to him over seven years.
The F1 world championship leader on how he learned to channel youthful frustration at the back of the grid and the mental strength he gains from those closest to himGeorge Russell endured a baptism of fire, battling a recalcitrant Williams car at the back end of the grid in his debut Formula One season. Yet the then 21-year-old was perceptive from the off, observing at that season’s British Grand Prix: “In F1 it’s not just about driving, it’s about the whole package.” Seven years later, he believes the package is all but complete, leading the world championship and a strong favourite to go on to win his first title.He heads into this weekend’s Japanese GP with a win and second place from the first two races and – thanks also to a sprint victory in China – has a four-point advantage over his teenage Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. With their car thus far the class of the field, Russell has demonstrated the calm, assured control and execution long-promised by his talent. The attitude he takes into his title tilt was fashioned from that time at Williams and later Mercedes. Continue reading...