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'Out of reach': George Russell refuses to think about F1 title after Antonelli surge
British driver says pressure is off following bad run
TL;DR
- George Russell is not focused on the F1 championship, stating it is 'out of reach' due to a significant point deficit.
- Russell's teammate, Kimi Antonelli, has a firm grip on the championship lead with five consecutive wins.
- Russell experienced further misfortune in Monaco with a pit lane speeding penalty, leading to a drive-through punishment and a 12th-place finish.
- Despite previous frustrations, Russell aims to enjoy upcoming races and focus on controllable aspects of his performance.
- Alpine is appealing pit lane speeding penalties from Monaco, potentially affecting Pierre Gasly's third-place finish.
- Pirelli will continue as the sole Formula One tyre supplier until 2028.