George Russell was excused from media duties after the Mexico City GP, with team boss Toto Wolff saying the driver was 'distraught' by how his race unfolded. (EPA Images pic)MEXICO CITY: George Russell spoke "from the heart" on Monday, saying 2026 was just not his year and congratulating Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli on becoming Formula One's youngest champion.
The Briton was excused media duties after Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix, with team boss Toto Wolff saying the driver was "distraught" at how his afternoon had unfolded.
Russell made a good start on the front row before the car suddenly slowed, costing him several places. He finished sixth with Wolff saying the team had let him down.
