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Mercedes F1’s deputy team principal Bradley Lord discussed the talks between Toto Wolff, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Mercedes F1’s deputy team principal Bradley Lord shared the details of discussions involving George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, and Toto Wolff at the Canadian Grand Prix. During the sprint race in Montreal, Russell and Antonelli had a fierce battle, resulting in some contact on the track. Antonelli expressed his frustration over team radio, accusing Russell of pushing him off the track. Wolff had to step in to manage the situation and calm Antonelli down, as the public criticism was deemed inappropriate. A meeting was held after the race where the drivers and team boss discussed how they would race each other in the future, aiming for constructive and amicable cooperation with the team’s best interest in mind. The drivers emphasized the importance of trust in allowing them to race competitively while always prioritizing Mercedes as a team.
