2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has firmly rejected suggestions that Mercedes favoured Kimi Antonelli over George Russell during the Italian Grand Prix, insisting the Brackley outfit maintains strict equality between its title contenders.
The race at Monza resulted in Antonelli securing an impressive win on home soil from 19th on the grid, capitalising on a mid-race virtual safety car to pit for fresh medium tyres. Race leader Russell remained on track on hard tyres and ultimately lost the win to his team-mate.
