Originally published by BBC Sports
On The Chequered Flag podcast, former Formula 1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya discuss George Russell's mindset at Mercedes following a difficult weekend at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, in which his team-mate Kimi Antonelli won his third race of the season.
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