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Croft: Mercedes should ‘stay away’ from Russell-Antonelli battle
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31/05/2026 at 09:2131/05/2026 at 10:06 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Mercedes is sitting on Formula 1’s most enviable problem – and Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft believes the Silver Arrows would be foolish to solve it too soon. As the 2026 championship battle intensifies, the spotlight is no longer just on Mercedes’ crushing pace. It is now fixed firmly on the simmering rivalry between George Russell and rookie sensation Kimi Antonelli, two drivers separated by little more than ambition, speed, and an increasingly fragile peace treaty. The first sparks flew in Canada when the pair tangled during the Sprint Race, a flashpoint that...
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