George Russell says difficult F1 season will not define his career

George Russell has said his disappointing Formula One season will not define his career, as Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli edges toward his first title.

• Russell said the season will not break him and insisted he has 12 to 15 years of racing ahead.
• Antonelli is set to become F1's youngest world champion at the Mexican Grand Prix if he finishes ninth or higher.
• Antonelli extended his title lead to 123 points with his ninth win in Austin, where Russell finished eighth.
• Antonelli skipped media duties Thursday after being reported unwell with a viral illness and granted leave by the FIA.