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Wolff denies Antonelli bias in Mercedes
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff calls claims of favoring Kimi Antonelli over George Russell 'brainless'.
In brief
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff calls claims of favoring Kimi Antonelli over George Russell 'brainless'. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says no bias toward Kimi Antonelli over George Russell despite championship points gap. Originally reported by Autosport.
Wolff rejects Antonelli bias claims
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff calls suggestions of favoring Kimi Antonelli over George Russell 'brainless'.
“They're brainless, whoever thinks that”
Russell's engine failure in Malaysia
George Russell faced early power unit change and grid penalty after engine failure in Malaysia.
Antonelli's aerodynamic advantage
Kimi Antonelli keeps updated Mercedes aerodynamic parts while Russell uses older package at Singapore GP.
Wolff's Singapore press conference
Wolff criticized social media users for spreading conspiracy theories about driver favoritism.
“People hide behind their screens, and then they lash out”
Wolff on driver relationships
Wolff and Russell share personal time including coffee and gym visits with their families.
Championship points gap
George Russell trails Kimi Antonelli by 84 championship points with one reporter noting natural results bias.
Wolff's team ethos
Mercedes has always provided equal opportunities for both drivers since 2013.
“We will always try to give them equal opportunity”
What matters most
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says no bias toward Kimi Antonelli over George Russell despite championship points gap.
