George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will hold discussions after the most fraught moment of their tenure as Mercedes team-mates occurred in Montreal.
George Russell has expressed his intention to have a conversation with Kimi Antonelli following their near altercation during the sprint event at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Despite Antonelli’s attempt to overtake Russell around the outside of the first corner, Russell maintained his lead and went on to claim victory. Antonelli’s rage led to a mistake, causing him to drop to third place behind Lando Norris. Russell maintained his innocence, stating that he was taking his normal line and broke no rules. He emphasized the importance of racing hard but fair. Russell’s immediate focus is on qualifying at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and vying for a third consecutive pole position. The incident has sparked discussions among fans about whether Russell deserved a penalty, prompting them to vote in a poll by RacingNews365.
