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George Russell Humiliated by F1 Media After Disastrous Italian GP: Is His Mercedes Future in Jeopardy?

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
September 9, 2025
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George Russell Humiliated by F1 Media After Disastrous Italian GP: Is His Mercedes Future in Jeopardy?

Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 7, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell in action during the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

George Russell Humiliated by Media After Dismal Italian Grand Prix Performance

In a shocking turn of events, Mercedes F1 star George Russell faced a wave of ridicule from the media following his underwhelming performance at the Italian Grand Prix. Starting from an optimistic fifth position, Russell hoped to secure his seventh podium of the 2025 season, but the reality of his race was starkly disappointing. He was left in the dust by Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari and the formidable McLaren duo, ultimately crossing the finish line in a lonely fifth place—over seven seconds adrift of Leclerc and merely five seconds ahead of his former teammate, Lewis Hamilton.

Russell’s race was marred by frustration stemming from the team’s puzzling decision to equip him with soft tires for Q3, despite his clear request for mediums. This strategic blunder highlighted the ongoing struggles of the W15, which failed to deliver the competitive edge necessary to challenge titans like Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri.

In a bizarre post-race exchange, Russell was caught off-guard when a reporter asked for his thoughts on the race. His candid response of “Speechless. Pretty lonely [race]” was met with a savage retort from the journalist, quipping, “Speechless and speedless.” While this jab could have stung, Russell took it in stride, responding with a seemingly good-natured, “Yeah, that’s a nice one.” However, this light-hearted interaction does little to mask the brewing discontent surrounding the young driver.

Is there trouble brewing at Mercedes? Russell’s detached demeanor following the race has fueled speculation about his happiness with the team. With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, the absence of a new deal has raised eyebrows. Sky Sports F1’s Martin Brundle hinted during the weekend that Russell may be feeling disillusioned, especially as both he and Kimi Antonelli currently find themselves off the grid for 2026. Toto Wolff has stated that negotiations for new contracts are underway, but the prolonged uncertainty must be weighing heavily on Russell, who boasts a race victory and five podiums in 2025, sitting fourth in the drivers’ championship.

The lackluster performance of Mercedes during the Italian GP is another blow to Russell’s morale, as it exemplifies the ongoing issues with the W16’s performance in challenging hot conditions. As the season progresses, one cannot help but wonder: will Russell remain at Mercedes, or is this a sign of a deeper rift within the team? The tension is palpable, and fans are left eagerly awaiting what the future holds for this talented driver.

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