David Croft: Alarmglocken bei Mercedes läuten, falls George Russell gegen Kimi Antonelli verliert

Der Sky Sports-Kommentator David Croft ist der Ansicht, dass Mercedes-Pilot George Russell beim Großen Preis von Kanada besser abschneiden muss als sein Teamkollege Kimi Antonelli, um wachsende Sorgen innerhalb des Teams zu vermeiden. Antonelli liegt in der Meisterschaft nach zuletzt starken Ergebnissen derzeit 20 Punkte vor Russell.

Croft betonte den schwierigen Start von Russell in die Saison 2026, trotz eines frühen Sieges in Australien und eines Sprint-Erfolgs in China. Der Brite hatte mit Rückschlägen zu kämpfen, darunter Probleme im Qualifying in China, ein ungünstig getimtes Safety-Car in Japan und eine Strecke in Miami, die seinem Fahrstil nicht entgegenkam, was es Antonelli ermöglichte, dort sowie in Japan und beim Hauptrennen des Großen Preises von China Siege zu erzielen.

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Kimi Antonelli has taken the Formula 1 drivers' standings lead with back-to-back wins in China and Japan, becoming the youngest championship leader in history and pressuring Mercedes teammate George Russell. Sky Sports F1 analyst Martin Brundle said Russell should be concerned about the Italian teenager's pace. Nigel Mansell urged Russell to stamp his authority, while Russell expressed confidence after the April break ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft has cautioned against placing drivers' championship expectations on Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli following his first Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix. Antonelli fended off teammate George Russell and Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to win. Croft emphasized the need for patience given the season's length and Antonelli's youth.

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David Coulthard has urged George Russell to undermine his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli's confidence amid a tightening battle for the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship. Antonelli leads the standings by nine points after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. Coulthard shared the advice on the Up To Speed podcast.

Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for Mercedes at the Miami Grand Prix, finishing four tenths ahead of teammate George Russell in fifth. Russell attributed his struggles to the low-grip track conditions. The 19-year-old championship leader holds a seven-point edge over the Briton heading into Sunday's race.

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has taken the lead in the Formula 1 drivers' championship following his victory at the Miami Grand Prix. The 19-year-old extended his advantage over teammate George Russell to 20 points with the win.

Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, taking the championship lead with his second consecutive win. The Mercedes driver started from pole but dropped to sixth due to wheelspin. He credited a timely safety car for aiding his recovery.

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Mercedes secured a commanding 1-2 finish at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix with George Russell winning from pole ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took third — as covered in our race report. The result amplified questions over Ferrari's decision not to pit under virtual safety car periods, a call Lewis Hamilton criticized on team radio amid McLaren's praise for Mercedes' power unit mastery.

 

 

 

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