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Mercedes has confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had talks with Team Principal Toto Wolff after their clash at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. Russell and Antonelli were at the centre of a Titanic duel across the weekend in Canada, sparring in both the Sprint Race and Sunday’s Grand Prix. But it was […]
Mercedes confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had discussions with Team Principal Toto Wolff following their clash at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. The drivers engaged in a competitive battle during the Sprint Race and Grand Prix, with tensions rising particularly during the Sprint Race, where an incident occurred that could have had serious consequences. Antonelli expressed his frustration over the incident with Russell, which affected his race performance. The drivers were called in to speak with Wolff about their racing conduct, emphasizing the importance of trust and fair competition between them. Mercedes reiterated their support for allowing drivers to race freely but emphasized the need for clear rules to prevent dangerous situations. The team aims to manage the situation proactively to avoid escalating tensions between Antonelli and Russell, drawing from their experience with past driver rivalries like Hamilton and Rosberg.
