KIMI ANTONELLI AND GEORGE RUSSELL HAD "GOOD DISCUSSION" ON CANADA SPRINT RACE CLASH

Mercedes teammates George Russell and Kimi Antonelli cleared the air after their on-track clash during the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race. Antonelli, challenging for the lead, attempted an outside pass on Russell into Turn 1. He was forced wide and over the grass, expressing fury over the radio. A subsequent off at Turn 8 dropped the young Italian behind Lando Norris, prompting team boss Toto Wolff to intervene.

Following the sprint, both drivers met with the team to establish clear "rules of engagement." They confirmed a "good discussion" had clarified how they will race, emphasizing mutual respect and the cardinal rule of not crashing with a teammate. Russell acknowledged Antonelli's in-the-moment frustration was natural for a racer. This internal clarity is crucial for the Silver Arrows as they push to maintain their recent resurgence and climb the Constructors' standings.