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Former F1 winner David Coulthard has warned that Kimi Antonelli is threatening to replace George Russell as team leader at Mercedes.
Former Formula 1 winner David Coulthard has warned of Kimi Antonelli potentially overtaking George Russell as team leader at Mercedes due to Antonelli’s recent dominance.
Antonelli has won the last three races and holds a 20-point lead over Russell, his chief title rival and teammate.
Coulthard praised Antonelli’s growth in only his second year in F1, highlighting his strengths and suggesting he is now the one leading Mercedes.
The pressure is on Russell to turn the momentum against Antonelli, or risk losing his position as team leader.
As the intra-team battle intensifies, Coulthard notes the potential for rival teams like McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull to capitalize on Mercedes’ internal struggle.
Russell must focus on outscoring Antonelli in Canada to shift the tide back in his favor and secure his leadership role within the team.
