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Russell denies Mercedes favouring Antonelli

Jul.13 George Russell has dismissed suggestions Mercedes is giving preferential treatment to teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli amid the Italian's standout 2026 campaign. Antonelli is comfortably leading the world championship at present, prompting speculation the team is increasingly being built around the 19-year-old. 'I did hear on the grapevine that there is chatter about favouritism,' Russell told the Daily Mail. 'It doesn't bother me – and nor is it true.' The Briton said there would be no reason for Mercedes to back one driver over the other. 'There are 2,000 people in the team and they are all on a bonus if we win the constructors' championship, so why would there be...
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