# Russell's 2026 Season in Flames | F1 News

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Published: 2026-07-26T16:44:54+00:00
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George Russell’s 2026 F1 season is in freefall after a disastrous Hungarian GP, where a race-start glitch sent him from sixth to the back—leaving him 59 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli. With 12 races left, his championship hopes are all but buried. A year of relentless misfortune—from Japan’s safety car ambush to Monaco’s penalties and Montreal’s engine failure—has left him reeling. Despite acknowledging the car’s pace is top-tier, he’s frustrated by recurring technical woes. The team shares his frustration, questioning what’s gone wrong while others have escaped similar fate. Russell, never having faced such a brutal season, is clinging to positives and preparing for a mental reset ahead of the summer break. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cf371843696e5f53

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