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Mercedes shoots down favouritism speculation between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
Motorsport.comJune 21, 2026
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Mercedes technical director James Allison blasted speculation about the team favouring one of its drivers in the Formula 1 world title fight, calling the idea “alien”.In the team’s Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show, it took the unusual step to address online speculation about Mercedes prioritising its drivers – with various comments accusing the team of somehow favouring both George Russell ...