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How George Russell handles Kimi Antonelli could be crucial to his F1 future with Mercedes.
George Russell’s reaction to potentially being beaten by Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli has been questioned ahead of a crucial year for the Briton. Russell will become Mercedes team leader in 2025 with Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. Russell’s contract with Mercedes is also coming to an end, amid rumors of Max Verstappen possibly joining the team. Russell has outperformed Hamilton in recent seasons, but Antonelli’s rise adds a new dynamic to the team. Christian Klien believes Antonelli’s aggressive driving style will make for an interesting battle with Russell in the upcoming season. As Russell transitions to the role of team leader, all eyes are on how he will handle the competition from the talented rookie.
