Russell Urged to Find Flow State in Title Race

Rob Smedley, former race engineer, claims George Russell needs to return to his natural driving rhythm rather than overanalyzing his approach to the 2026 championship. The Mercedes driver faces a growing points deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli. tbzikra.com

During the High Performance Racing podcast, Smedley discussed Russell's situation alongside former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer and broadcaster Jake Humphrey, emphasizing the importance of mental clarity in elite competition.