Russell posts statement to 'speak from the heart'

Mercedes George Russell took to social media on Monday after not speaking to the media after Sundays Mexico City GP, where his team-mate Kimi Antonelli became world champion; watch Fridays practice sessions for the Sao Paulo GP at 3.30pm and 7pm, live on Sky Sports F1

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George Russell has posted a statement on social media to "speak from the heart" after his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli secured the F1 Drivers' Championship on Sunday.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff revealed Russell was "distraught" in Mexico and went home after congratulating Antonelli on becoming world champion.

The FIA gave Mercedes a €5,000 (£4,173) fine as Russell missed his mandatory media duties post-race, but the British driver has made his own first public comments on Monday.

"Now feels like a pretty suitable moment to speak from the heart," he wrote on Instagram.

"This season started off exactly how I had hoped but it very quickly unravelled with tough luck and poor performances.

Source: Sky Sports