Former Mercedes Principal Has Word For George Russell, Oscar Piastri
As the 2026 F1 season comes to a close, with three races remaining, former Mercedes principal, Guenther Steiner has something to tell George Russell, and Oscar Piastri ahead of next season. It has been a fantastic season for Mercedes, with Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest F1 driver to win the Championship, ending Mercedes' F1 title drought since 2021. The team also won its first constructors' championship title after five years. Coming into the 2026 season, George Russell was the pre-season favourite driver, tipped to win the F1 Championship. The Brit started with an impressive performance, winning Australian Grand Prix - the opening race in Melbourne. That trajectory quickly took a new turn, as Antonelli swept past him, winning five consecutive Grand Prix to lead the driver's standings. Now, he is the F1 champion of the season. Unlike Mercedes, McLaren had a disappointing season. Lando Norris won two Grand Prix - the Brazilian Grand Prix, and the Hungarian ...
