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Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft has urged Mercedes not to impose team orders on its F1 drivers despite growing tensions within the Brackley-based team.
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft is against Mercedes implementing team orders on its Formula 1 drivers despite tensions within the team. The dominance of Mercedes in the 2026 championship poses a challenge in managing the drivers in a title battle. Tensions surfaced in Canada, leading to discussions with drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Croft suggests that Mercedes should trust their drivers and not impose team orders despite potential risks of gamesmanship. Three-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick highlights the changing mindset of Antonelli and the close battle between the Mercedes drivers. Chadwick believes Kimi’s hot-headedness gives him an edge over Russell in the current competition.
