Antonelli: Working Well with Russell “Important” as Mercedes Go for Both Titles in 2026 F1 Season

Antonelli: Working well with Russell “important” as Mercedes go for both titles in 2026 F1 season

Kimi Antonelli has underlined his growing confidence within the Mercedes Formula 1 Team, as the young driver continues to establish himself as a genuine contender alongside George Russell in the 2026 F1 season. After a strong start to the campaign, Antonelli has begun to shift from a learning role to that of an equal competitor... The post Antonelli: Working well with Russell “important” as Mercedes go for both titles in 2026 F1 season appeared …

Russell vs. Antonelli: Mercedes’ Calm Before a Civil War

George Russell showed up as Mercedes’ grown-up in charge; three races later, the teen rookie seems to have borrowed his stapler and maybe his chair at the head of the table. Antonelli, just 19, keeps popping up on pole like it’s his Wi-Fi password, while George hugs his favorite word—process—like a lucky sock, saying the season is longer than a Suzuka safety car queue. McLaren is lurking, the W17 looks real, and everyone’s smiling in Brackley… f…