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Russell urged to find flow state in title fight

Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has urged George Russell to rediscover his 'flow state' as the Mercedes driver faces a growing points deficit to team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 title chase.

During an episode of the High Performance Racing podcast alongside former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer and broadcaster Jake Humphrey, Smedley suggested Russell is 'overthinking' his approach to the championship. The former Ferrari engineer believes Russell needs to return to a more instinctive driving style to overcome his current deficit.

Smedley's comments come as Russell continues to trail Antonelli in the standings, adding pressure on the British driver to adjust his mindset as the season progresses. The advice focuses on finding the optimal psychological state for peak performance, a factor Smedley believes is crucial in championship battles. bettingx.club