Wolff Defends Team Order for Antonelli at Dutch GP Amid Tough Times
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has stood by the decision to instruct George Russell to let his teammate Kimi Antonelli pass during the Dutch Grand Prix, describing the move as a straightforward, internally agreed‑upon call rather than a contentious choice. The incident unfolded with 16 laps remaining when Antonelli, who was running second behind Lando Norris, was brought in for fresh tyres un…
Aug. 23, 2026, 7 p.m.