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Damon Hill compares George Russell-Kimi Antonelli battle to 1996 F1 rivalry
Motorsport.comAugust 3, 2026
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1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has likened the current Mercedes intra-team battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to his own experience of facing a fiercely competitive newcomer in Jacques Villeneuve.With the 2026 F1 season well underway, the driver dynamic at the Brackley outfit continues to be a major talking point. Following his rookie campaign last year, having stepped into ...