Martin Brundle senses Mercedes would ‘prefer’ Kimi Antonelli to win the title over George Russell

Sky Sports F1 commentator Martin Brundle stated he senses Mercedes would prefer Kimi Antonelli to win the Formula 1 world title over teammate George Russell. Although Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insisted the team maintains a neutral, equal-opportunity approach between both drivers, Brundle noted that his personal instinct suggests otherwise following private conversations with Wolff.

Antonelli entered the race weekend holding a 66-point lead over Russell in the drivers' championship standings. The 20-year-old Italian is in his second Formula 1 season and aiming to become the youngest world champion in history, while Wolff reiterated that his conscience would not permit him to favor either driver.