Antonelli Vows No Hamilton-Rosberg Repeat with Russell

Kimi Antonelli has promised that his battle with Mercedes teammate George Russell won't descend into the same toxic rivalry that plagued the team during Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's time together. The Italian driver made the pledge while collecting the prestigious Lorenzo Bandini Trophy in Brisighella. raccoongame.org

Antonelli confirmed Mercedes has given him and Russell the freedom to race each other, but insisted they would maintain respect unlike Hamilton and Rosberg whose relationship deteriorated significantly, culminating in Rosberg's shock retirement immediately after winning the 2016 title.