Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has publicly advised George Russell to shift his attention away from teammate Kimi Antonelli and concentrate on adapting his own driving technique if he hopes to mount a serious championship challenge. The comment comes after Russell secured a second‑place finish at the British Grand Prix, a result that was aided by a late‑race strategy from Mercedes.
Mercedes elected to keep Russell on used medium tyres during a safety‑car period, hoping the gamble would preserve track position as the race unfolded. The tactic paid off, allowing Russell to finish on the podium despite the tyre wear concerns that typically accompany such a choice.
Montoya’s counsel suggests that Russell must look beyond team dynamics and refine his personal approach to extract more performance from the car. How the Briton applies that advice in the next rounds will determine whether the podium finish was a one‑off or the start of a sustained title push.
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