F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Mercedes knows it may have to turn George Russell-Kimi Antonelli fight “down a notch”

Cody Rhodes in
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli delivered their first proper wheel-to-wheel battles over the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend, starting with a fraught sprint race battle which left Antonelli frustrated by Russell’s stout defending and prompted talks to clarify the team’s rules of engagement.

Their battle resumed on Sunday in the grand prix until Russell disappeared on lap 30 with …Keep reading

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