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 the seat vacated by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, 19-year-old Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the standings early in 2026.
