Kimi Antonelli pledged that his intra-team rivalry with George Russell at Mercedes will stay respectful and avoid the internal tensions once seen between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.
The 19-year-old made the comments while accepting the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy at a media conference in Brisighella. He said Mercedes has given the pair freedom to race without strict orders but will intervene if needed to prevent problems.
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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.
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.
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Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says sympathy inside Mercedes has moved toward Kimi Antonelli following the Italian driver's five straight Grand Prix wins. Steiner made the comments on The Red Flags Podcast ahead of this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.