Naomi Schiff asserts Kimi Antonelli has proven he "won't be bullied" in Mercedes' title fight, shedding any "little brother" role. Antonelli dominates the 2026 season, securing four of five Grand Prix wins. The 19-year-old became the youngest championship leader with back-to-back victories in China and Japan, then extended his streak with triumphs in Miami and Canada, marking four consecutive wins to start his season. George Russell, aiming to halt Antonelli's momentum, took the Canadian sprint win and pole position. He engaged in a tense on-track battle before a battery failure sidelined him. Schiff called their Canadian clash "where the gloves came off," commending Antonelli's hard racing and Russell's robust defense. This potent rivalry promises a thrilling championship fight for American fans to watch unfold.
Read the full story at Motorsport.comKIMI ANTONELLI PROVED HE 'WON'T BE BULLIED' IN MERCEDES TITLE FIGHT, SAYS NAOMI SCHIFF
Naomi Schiff asserts Kimi Antonelli has proven he "won't be bullied" in Mercedes' title fight, shedding any "little brother" role. Antonelli dominates the 2026 season, securing four of five Grand Prix wins. The 19-year-old became the youngest championship leader with back-to-back victories in China and Japan, then extended his streak with triumphs in **Miami** and Canada, marking four consecutive wins to start his season. George Russell, aiming to halt Antonelli's momentum, took the Canadian sprint win and pole position. He engaged in a tense on-track battle before a battery failure sidelined him. Schiff called their Canadian clash "where the gloves came off," commending Antonelli's hard racing and Russell's robust defense. This potent rivalry promises a thrilling championship fight for American fans to watch unfold.
