Toto Wolff, the head of Mercedes, has issued a warning regarding the potential rivalry between team-mates George Russell and Kiimi Antonelli. He emphasized that he would never permit a situation where one driver feels that the competition is solely about them.
As the possibility of a title battle looms, Wolff's comments reflect a desire to maintain a balanced team dynamic. He indicated that the team might consider moderating the intensity of future on-track battles between the two drivers.
Wolff's approach suggests a focus on collaboration and teamwork within Mercedes, aiming to prevent any discord that could arise from a fierce internal competition.
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Update at 16:24 UTC on 2026-05-25
Sky Sports reported Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned the team may turn future battles between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell "down a notch".
Sources: Sky Sports