The Mercedes driver has not stood on the podium since finishing second in Shanghai in March and finished in sixth on Saturday's qualifying.

Russell had started the season as the bookmakers’ favourite to land his maiden crown, but he has since been usurped by 19-year-old Antonelli

The Mercedes driver has not stood on the podium since finishing second in Shanghai in March and finished in sixth on Saturday's qualifying.

While Russell could only qualify sixth, Mercedes teammate and title rival Kimi Antonelli claimed a stunning pole

George Russell spiega come la sua Mercedes ad oggi si adatti meglio alle caratteristiche di Antonelli e non alle sue: "Non me lo spiego"