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Russell says he faces less pressure than Verstappen in title fight

Original: 'There’s much less pressure on me than there is him' – Russell on title fight

George Russell says there is 'much less pressure' on him than on his title rival as the Formula 1 championship battle intensifies. The Mercedes driver cast himself as the freer of the two contenders, suggesting his opponent carries the greater weight of expectation heading into the decisive rounds. The remark has fuelled debate among fans over mind games and pressure management at the top of the standings.

Why now: Russell's mind-games-style comment about pressure in an ongoing F1 title fight is fresh fuel for rivalry talk.

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