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Coulthard: Time for Russell to ‘start eroding’ Antonelli’s confidence
©Mercedes Phillip van Osten
04/04/2026 at 12:0804/04/2026 at 10:59 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. There’s a fine line in Formula 1 between harmony and hierarchy – and right now at Mercedes, that line is beginning to blur in dangerous ways according to former Grand Prix driver David Coulthard. Because while George Russell was expected to lead the charge in 2026, it’s the teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli who has stormed into the spotlight – two wins in three races, a championship lead, and, perhaps most crucially, growing belief. And according to Coulthard, that belief is exactly what Russell must now attack. Confidence is the real battleground As an F1 veteran who has...
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