Mercedes believes team orders could have altered Barcelona outcome
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff stated the team might have secured a victory in Barcelona had it instructed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to stop racing against each other. The incident occurred during a recent Formula 1 race where both drivers vied for position, possibly hindering the team's overall performance. The discussion comes amid a closer examination of team dynamics and strategies during races. Mercedes is expected to evaluate its approach for future competitions.
- •Toto Wolff mentions potential win missed due to driver conflict
- •George Russell and Kimi Antonelli raced each other closely in Barcelona
- •Current Formula 1 season scrutinizes team strategies
- •Mercedes plans strategy adjustments for upcoming races
- 6:08 PMRacer — Mercedes thinks team orders could have saved it from Barcelona defeat
"Mercedes could have won the race in Barcelona had it called off the fight between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- F1•Jun 14, 2026, 8:22 PMPraise pours in for Lewis Hamilton’s first Grand Prix win with Ferrari
- F1•Jun 14, 2026, 7:52 PMThe ingenious trick behind Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari resurgence – and why he can win eighth F1 world title
- F1•Jun 14, 2026, 7:32 PMHamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1
F1•Jun 14, 2026, 7:32 PMWolff: Mercedes can't compete for championship with unreliability- F1•Jun 14, 2026, 6:23 PMHamilton says Barcelona win beyond wildest dreams
F1•Jun 14, 2026, 6:11 PMLewis Hamilton's Barcelona GP win a "middle finger" to doubters - Lando Norris
