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Former F1 driver David Coulthard has warned that Kimi Antonelli is threatening to replace George Russell as team leader at Mercedes.
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has warned that Kimi Antonelli is on track to replace George Russell as team leader at Mercedes, as Antonelli has been dominant in the last three races and holds a 20-point lead over Russell.
Coulthard praised Antonelli’s performance, highlighting his strengths and asserting that he is now leading Mercedes ahead of Russell.
Antonelli’s recent victories over Russell have put the British driver in a challenging position, as he needs to regain his form to maintain his leadership status within the team.
Coulthard emphasized the importance for Russell to overcome Antonelli’s momentum and performance or risk losing his position as the team leader at Mercedes.
The intense intra-team battle between Antonelli and Russell could potentially benefit Mercedes’ rivals, which was already evident in the improvements shown by McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull in the recent races.
As the competition in F1 continues to intensify, Russell’s primary focus will be to outscore Antonelli in the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix to break Antonelli’s winning streak and regain control within the Mercedes team.
