Hill and Montoya question Russell's mindset after Miami GP struggles

Former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya have expressed concerns about George Russell's mental approach following a challenging weekend at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix. The pair discussed Russell's mindset during an appearance on BBC Sport's The Chequered Flag podcast.

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Hill suggested that Russell may have been missing the right competitive mentality, questioning whether the Mercedes driver had the proper focus to perform at his best. Montoya joined in the analysis, highlighting areas where Russell's approach appeared to be letting him down during a crucial race weekend.

The commentary comes at a difficult period for Russell, who represents one of the sport's leading teams but has faced struggles adapting to recent challenges. Mercedes has been working to improve its competitiveness, making individual driver performance even more critical to the team's prospects.

Russell will be hoping to respond with improved performances as the season progresses. The former Williams driver remains a key part of Mercedes' long-term plans, though the pressure to deliver consistent results continues to mount with each race weekend.