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Antonelli already ‘number 1' at Mercedes – Schumacher

May 12 George Russell is under mounting pressure after being comprehensively beaten by teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli so far in 2026. The Italian 19-year-old has now won the last three races from pole position and leads Russell by 20 points in the world championship, intensifying scrutiny inside the dominant Mercedes team. 'I have to be completely honest, Kimi Antonelli completely outclassed George Russell in Miami,' Ralf Schumacher said on Sky Deutschland. 'That's just how it is. The gaps were huge, also in terms of laptimes.' Schumacher believes the balance of power inside Mercedes is now rapidly shifting. 'For Toto Wolff, the situation is perfect because he now has his number 1...
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