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Kimi Antonelli could hold a crucial advantage over teammate George Russell in the emerging intra-team battle for the 2026 Formula 1 title. The Mercedes drivers are locked in a growing battle for supremacy at the front of the grid, winning the opening three races of the season. Russell took a dominant win in Australia, before […]
Kimi Antonelli is gaining a crucial advantage over teammate George Russell in the 2026 Formula 1 title battle, with the Mercedes drivers dominating the first races of the season. Antonelli won in China and Japan after Russell’s victory in Australia. The next showdown between the two is set for Miami, where Antonelli claimed sprint pole last year. Guenther Steiner from Haas believes Russell’s experience might hinder him in adapting to the new car compared to Antonelli, who has no old habits to break. Steiner highlighted the challenges of transitioning from ground-effect cars to the new generation, suggesting Antonelli’s quicker adaptation could give him the edge in the title fight.
