Kimi Antonelli hat zugesichert, dass seine interne Rivalität mit George Russell bei Mercedes respektvoll bleiben wird, um die Spannungen zu vermeiden, wie sie einst zwischen Lewis Hamilton und Nico Rosberg herrschten.
Der 19-Jährige äußerte sich bei der Entgegennahme der Lorenzo-Bandini-Trophäe während einer Pressekonferenz in Brisighella. Er erklärte, dass Mercedes beiden Fahrern die Freiheit gebe, ohne strikte Stallorder zu fahren, aber bei Bedarf eingreifen werde, um Probleme zu verhindern.
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Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Kimi Antonelli will become even stronger by his mid-20s. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver has taken an early lead in the 2026 Formula 1 championship after wins in China, Japan and Miami.
Kimi Antonelli has dismissed speculation about a possible future move to Ferrari. The 19-year-old Italian driver reaffirmed his commitment to Mercedes while accepting the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy in Brisighella this week.
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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli asked Mercedes to let them race each other after intense battles during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. The team held discussions following incidents that raised concerns about contact risks. Both drivers emphasized their commitment to fair competition.
Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell resolved their differences following a clash during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race in Montreal.
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David Coulthard has highlighted the role of Kimi Antonelli's family and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff in helping the young driver stay focused during his championship lead.
Kimi Antonelli holds a 43-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell heading into the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. The pair have agreed to race freely with mutual respect after an on-track clash in Canada. Will Buxton has tipped Russell to challenge strongly on the street circuit.
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James Hinchcliffe has cautioned Kimi Antonelli that George Russell could end his recent winning run at the Canadian Grand Prix later this month. The Mercedes driver leads the championship after victories in China and Japan.