Kimi Antonelli and George Russell came into contact during the Formula 1 sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix. The incident prompted immediate intervention from team principal Toto Wolff.
Antonelli attempted an overtake around the outside at Turn 1 but was forced onto the grass when Russell closed the door. The young driver expressed frustration over team radio, saying: “If we need to race like this, then good to know!” Wolff came on the radio twice to address the situation.
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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli traded positions in a tense intra-team battle at the Canadian Grand Prix before Russell retired on lap 30 with engine trouble. Antonelli secured victory and extended his championship lead to 43 points. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team may need to intervene in future races to prevent similar incidents.
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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Toto Wolff has defended Kimi Antonelli's radio complaints after the Mercedes driver clashed with teammate George Russell during the Formula 1 sprint in Canada. The incident occurred on lap six as Antonelli attempted an outside pass for the lead.
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 dropped from fourth to sixth in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race following a five-second track limits penalty. A botched start saw him fall from second to fourth, drawing criticism from Jenson Button and Charles Leclerc. Antonelli retains a seven-point championship lead over teammate George Russell.
Juan Pablo Montoya has highlighted Kimi Antonelli's rapid development as a growing challenge for the Formula 1 grid. The Italian driver secured his fourth straight grand prix victory at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, extending his championship lead to 43 points after teammate George Russell retired.
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George Russell claimed pole position for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli alongside him on the front row.