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Wolff Lets Mercedes Drivers Clash: Steiner Praises Bold Move
1 Jun
Summary
- Guenther Steiner praised Toto Wolff for allowing drivers to race freely.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the championship with four consecutive wins.
- Drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had a tense on-track battle.
Former Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner has commended Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff for his decisive leadership at the Canadian Grand Prix. Steiner specifically praised Wolff for allowing his drivers, George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, to engage in a full-throttle battle on the track without interference. This season, under new regulations, Mercedes has dominated, with Antonelli emerging as a standout performer.
The Italian rookie has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the youngest driver to lead the championship and the first to win his initial four Grand Prix races consecutively. His victories in China, Japan, Miami, and Canada have showcased his exceptional talent and pace throughout the 2026 season.
The Canadian Grand Prix weekend saw a particularly intense intra-team duel between Russell and Antonelli, beginning in the sprint race and continuing into the main event. While Antonelli expressed frustration over team radio during the sprint, the core issue appeared unresolved by Sunday. The drivers battled intensely for the first 30 laps of the Grand Prix before Russell retired.
