‘I know what I’m capable of’: George Russell hopes 2026 won’t be his ‘one and only shot’ at F1 title
Formula One has in the year of 2026 has perhaps never been as unpredictable and unexpected as demonstrated by the opening throws of the still nascent season.
George Russell celebrates after a qualifying session at the Chinese Grand Prix in March. - Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images Formula One has, in the year of 2026, perhaps never been as unpredictable and unexpected as demonstrated by the opening scenes of the still nascent season. Three races in, there’ve been unforeseen winners, unpredicted changes to the schedule and the unanticipated reality of regulation changes dawning.
All of which have thrown the door to this year’s drivers’ championship wide open. It’s an opportunity not to be sniffed at by Mercedes’ George Russell who’s been strongly tipped to contend this season. Entering his eighth season in the sport, the Brit admits he’s equipped with the best car this season and hopes he can deliver on the promise that has followed his career.
The 28-year-old just hopes it’s not a fleeting moment. “I believe these opportunities will come more than once,” says Russell, speaking to CNN Sports as an IWC Schaffhausen ambassador at the watchmaking show, Watches and Wonders, in Geneva, Switzerland. “It’s very rare for somebody in any industry, if you’re working so hard to achieve a certain goal, that you only ever get one shot.
“You want to take every single moment, not take it for granted and try and seize the day. I’m hoping this isn’t going be the one and only shot. I’m going to go for it this year.
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