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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

George Russell backed to win ‘psychological battle’ in F1 title tussle

George Russell trails Kimi Antonelli in the world championship by 40 points (David Davies/PA) - (PA Wire)

George Russell holds a psychological edge over world championship rival Kimi Antonelli, his former boss Claire Williams has claimed ahead of this weekend’s crunch British Grand Prix.

Russell will arrive for his home race at Silverstone with a spring in his step after a much-needed win in Austria allowed him to reduce Mercedes team-mate Antonelli’s lead from 50 points to 40.

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