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News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

Toto Wolff issues Kimi Antonelli and George Russell a harsh ultimatum in F1 title battle

CrashWed 29 Jul · 08:43 UTCupdated Tue 18 Aug · 17:10 UTCHave your say
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Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, has issued a stern warning to drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell regarding their championship battle, stating he would take drastic measures if tensions escalate similar to the past rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. This season marks a significant competition within the team, with Antonelli currently leading the championship standings by a considerable margin, although Russell's performance has been hampered by reliability issues.

Wolff emphasized the importance of maintaining team harmony and learning from previous experiences, expressing his dissatisfaction with recent performance issues, particularly during the race in Hungary. He also criticized the communication failures from other teams that affected race conditions. Overall, Wolff is focused on ensuring a strong performance from Mercedes as they head into the summer break.

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