‘This fight is on’ – Wolff on his approach to driver battles

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has addressed the intense rivalry between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell following their recent clashes during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. Wolff emphasized that while the team wants to allow its drivers to compete for the championship, they will intervene if the battle threatens the team's standing or potential points. Wolff noted that the drivers have been "trained for" such high-stakes scenarios and will review the race footage together to establish appropriate boundaries. He also highlighted the need to improve radio communication, specifically addressing Antonelli's complaints during the Sprint, reminding the drivers that the team will not hesitate to issue team orders if their aggressive on-track duels put the team's success at risk.