# Wolff denies Antonelli bias in Mercedes

> Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff calls claims of favoring Kimi Antonelli over George Russell 'brainless'.
- Title: Wolff denies Antonelli bias in Mercedes · Autosport | Shortify
- Summary: Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff calls claims of favoring Kimi Antonelli over George Russell 'brainless'. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says no bias…
- Keywords: toto wolff, mercedes, george russell, kimi antonelli, formula 1, singapore gp, championship points, sports, cars, Wolff, denies, Antonelli
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/toto-wolff-hits-back-at-brainless-george-russell-conspiracy-theory/10863399
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-09T11:46:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: toto wolff, mercedes, george russell, kimi antonelli, f1, formula 1, singapore gp, championship points, sports, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says no bias toward Kimi Antonelli over George Russell despite championship points gap.