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Mercedes: Wolff Acknowledges Russell's Potential Over Kimi Antonelli with Equal Cars

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

While Mercedes celebrated Andrea Kimi Antonelli's second consecutive victory at Suzuka, the Japanese Grand Prix left a lingering sense of regret within George Russell's garage. The British driver, who started from the front row and was a strong contender among the front-runners for a significant part of the race, saw potential for more. Addressing the situation, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff openly admitted: "With equal cars, Russell would have been ahead of Kimi." This statement highlights the complexities of race outcomes and the team's assessment of driver performance under varying conditions.