@FormulaPace more strictly reliability issues:
Japan - Russell no battery at restart + later software bug lost him a position each (RUS +6)
Hungary - anti-stall bug drops Russell from P6 to P21 (hard to say - based on starting grid: RUS +2, ANT -9)
these alone make
Russell - 274, ANT - 272
Looking at reliability only, there’s a solid argument that Russell and Antonelli should only be separated by 15 points rather than 66:
China - Russell engine Q3, should’ve been lead Mercedes. (RUS +7, ANT -7)
Monaco - Pit lane sensor (RUS +15)
Canada - Russell engine failure (RUS +25, ANT -7)
Spain - Antonelli engine failure (RUS -3, ANT +18)
Britain, Belgium - Russell engine software issue, unfair advantage to Antonelli (RUS -18, ANT -25)
Overall - Russell 266, Antonelli 281.
Would’ve been a proper scrap to the end.
Are there any other F1 fan bases out there besides George Russell’s who live in constant anxiety every race weekend, never knowing what to expect and always fearing that the team will let them down? Please tell me we’re not the only ones dealing with this!...
I’ve been absolutely loving the phrase "George is back to being George Russell again," and honestly, this is all you need to know about how phenomenal he is 🩵🫡✨
Three laps from glory, and you delivered without hesitation, that's what you call a spirit. Tonight the podium belongs to you, George Russell—the champagne, respect, and our pride all poured in your honor. Onward to the next race now, we're right behind you.