Toto Wolff criticizes Mercedes drivers for close racing at Italian Grand Prix

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed concern over the aggressive wheel-to-wheel racing between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the Italian Grand Prix. Despite starting 19th following a grid penalty, Antonelli climbed to second place, eventually securing a win while leading a 1-2 Mercedes finish. The pair engaged in a 12-lap battle for the lead that featured multiple close calls, including a late-race incident at Turn 2. Wolff noted he nearly intervened via radio to avoid a collision that would have compromised the team result. While both drivers remained clean throughout the contest, Mercedes plans to discuss the incident to establish future racing protocols. The result leaves George Russell trailing teammate Kimi Antonelli by 66 points in the drivers' standings following the conclusion of the race.

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• 8:29 AMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff uneasy as Mercedes drivers fought at Monza: “That could have ended in disaster”