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Mercedes boss defends Antonelli's fury following clash with Russell

The Formula 1 sprint in Canada began aggressively enough, as polesitter George Russell pulled up on the grid with his Mercedes angled aggressively to...

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The Formula 1 sprint in Canada began aggressively enough, as polesitter George Russell pulled up on the grid with his Mercedes angled aggressively to...

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  • What changed: The Formula 1 sprint in Canada began aggressively enough, as polesitter George Russell pulled up on the grid with his Mercedes angled aggressively to.
  • Who it affects: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Andrea Kimi Antonelli or Mercedes archive for more context.

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An internal pressure story that can reshape how a team is led and judged.

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It can influence decision-making, messaging, and pressure around the team across the current F1 picture.

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Source
Autosport
Drivers
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (2026 Driver Profile), George Russell (Bio & Records), Kimi Raikkonen (Bio & Records)
Teams
Mercedes-AMG Petronas (History & Technical Path)

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Source: Autosport

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