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 believes team orders could have altered Barcelona outcome
Summary

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.

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  • •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
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  • 6:08 PMRacer — Mercedes thinks team orders could have saved it from Barcelona defeat
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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.

— Racerby Michael Lamonato
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