Russell urged to rediscover flow state for title

During a High Performance Racing podcast episode featuring former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer and broadcaster Jake Humphrey, Smedley highlighted Russell's growing points deficit to his team-mate Kimi Antonelli as a sign of mental overload. newsindata.org

Smedley's advice comes at a critical time for Russell as he navigates the pressures of a championship battle, with the former engineer emphasizing that returning to a more intuitive driving style could be key to closing the gap to Antonelli.