Hill compares Russell-Antonelli to Villeneuve rivalry

1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has likened the current Mercedes intra-team battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to his own experience of facing a fiercely competitive newcomer in Jacques Villeneuve. With the 2026 F1 season well underway, the driver dynamic at the Brackley outfit continues to be a major talking point.

Following his rookie campaign last year, Antonelli has emerged as a significant challenge to Russell within the Mercedes team, echoing the competitive dynamic Hill faced in the mid-1990s. sweetbonanza.qpon