Antonelli, Wolff Clarify Mercedes Rules After Lap 6 Sprint Clash With Russell

12 articles · Updated · Racingnews365.com · May 24

Hours after the Sprint, Kimi Antonelli said Mercedes had "clarified" its racing rules in a talk with Toto Wolff and George Russell, adding that "it’s all good now."
Lap 6 triggered the dispute: Antonelli tried to pass Russell around Turns 1 and 2, was forced onto the grass, then ran wide again at Turns 8 and 9 and lost a place to Lando Norris.
Over team radio, a frustrated Antonelli was told by Wolff to "concentrate on the driving" rather than "radio moaning," underscoring the tension before qualifying.
Antonelli said he had interpreted Mercedes' pre-race guidance differently, but agreed the key rule is avoiding contact between team-mates even while both drivers race to win.

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