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Kimi Antonelli handed Lewis Hamilton team orders by Toto Wolff after Canada meltdown
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are competing for the F1 title this season, with Mercedes F1 superstar Kimi Antonelli currently leading the championship battle by 43 points.
Antonelli discussed with Toto Wolff about the Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry and the need to avoid similar clashes with Russell, emphasizing that the team’s interests should come first.
The intense battles between Hamilton and Rosberg at Mercedes, especially in the 2016 season, resulted in on-track incidents and off-track tensions that impacted the team.
The 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, where Hamilton and Rosberg collided, leading to Mercedes boss Wolff briefly sacking both drivers, is often cited as a low point in their rivalry.
Despite their tumultuous history, Rosberg retired after winning the 2016 championship, and he and Hamilton have since reconciled and rebuilt their relationship.
Antonelli aims to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past and maintain a healthy competition with Russell, focusing on delivering for the team and upholding sportsmanship.
