According to a report by Lauren Miller published on October 30, 2026, George Russell's chances of winning the 2025 Formula 1 drivers' championship are effectively over following the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The article notes that Mercedes' narrow window to secure second place in the championship standings is now under threat.
The piece features a photo of Russell in the Mercedes W16 at Monza, credited to Eustace Bagge via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).
