Wolff plans discussion of Mercedes drivers' intra-team rules
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff stated the need to discuss the future competition between drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. He highlighted this consideration amid growing competition from Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari. An upcoming meeting will address how the two drivers will approach their battles on track, reflecting the team's commitment to effective intra-team dynamics.
- •Wolff acknowledges need for discussions on driver competition.
- •Russell and Antonelli's battles raise team dynamics concerns.
- •Hamilton and Ferrari are identified as increasing threats.
- •Future discussions will shape Mercedes' intra-team rules.
"Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admits that how George Russell and Kimi Antonelli battle each other is something "we need to discuss with them for the future", due to the increasing threat of Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari.
"Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team will discuss how Kimi Antonelli and George Russell race each other going forward due to the possible championship threat from Lewis Hamilton.
Sources
External links- Formula1.com—Wolff 'to discuss' Mercedes intra-team rules with drivers
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admits that how George Russell and Kimi Antonelli battle each other is something "we need to discuss with them for the future", due to the increasing threat of Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari.
- Sky Sports—Mercedes to discuss Antonelli-Russell battles amid Hamilton title threat
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team will discuss how Kimi Antonelli and George Russell race each other going forward due to the possible championship threat from Lewis Hamilton.
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