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Russell, Antonelli: Trust Us to Race

Published May 29, 2026 · Updated May 29, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have reassured their team they trust each other to race fairly after their intense wheel-to-wheel battles at the Canadian Grand Prix.

The Mercedes Formula 1 team has provided more insight into conversations with its drivers following the intense Canadian Grand Prix battles between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. The internal reviews were prompted by their wheel-to-wheel racing, which saw Mercedes consolidate its dominance at the front of the 2026 field. esporist.com

Russell and Antonelli delivered a clear message to Mercedes management, stating "trust us to race each other" as they acknowledged their on-track rivalry would likely determine the championship outcome with both drivers competing for the same team.

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