George Russell is adamant that the momentum his teammate Kimi Antonelli is currently enjoying will not last based on his past experiences.

The Briton was dealt another blow in Miami as he was playing catch-up with his younger teammate, who ended the weekend taking a third consecutive win in the 2026 Formula 1 season, the season Russell was hoping would be his breakthrough towards winning a maiden title.

As it stands, Antonelli is at the top of the F1 Drivers' Standings with 100 points, as Russell trails him by 20 points, with the Italian showing no signs of slowing down.

While Antonelli had a tough Sprint, dropping down the order, he bounced back in style, taking pole for Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, which he won despite dropping down the order at the start in what can now be labeled as classic Kimi fashion, i.e., delivering under pressure when his back is against the wall.

But Russell brushed off any concerns regarding his teammate's current form; he said: "Clearly Kimi’s ⁠in a really great place at the moment, and momentum ​is with him.

"But I’ve got enough experience myself in championships I’ve won on how momentum swings throughout a year and also looking at the championship last ​year.

“To be honest, I’m not even considering it. I just want ​to get back onto the top step of the podium," he concluded after finishing fourth in Miami, a venue he insisted he doesn't enjoy driving at.

Antonelli, on the other hand, remains grounded in his approach, insisting the situation may change quickly.

He said: "It’s still ​a very long season, and there’s so many ​things that ⁠can change. George for sure is going to be super strong in Canada; he’s always been very strong there, so he’s for ⁠sure ​going to be back at the top," ​said the Italian.

"But I think I feel much more comfortable in the car, much ​more in control as well," Antonelli concluded. (Source: Reuters)