Mercedes is staying neutral as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell battle for the 2026 F1 title, refusing to pick a favorite despite Antonelli’s current lead. With both drivers dominating this season and Mercedes locked in on winning the constructors’ championship, the team insists both cars must fight for victory — no matter who’s driving. While Antonelli’s momentum shines and Russell battles through misfortune, Mercedes remains focused on reliability and team success over driver loyalty, rejecting past strategies that prioritized one driver over another.

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