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Antonelli Vows No Hamilton-Rosberg Repeat

Kimi Antonelli has vowed that his battles with Mercedes teammate George Russell won't mirror the infamous Lewis Hamilton-Nico Rosberg rivalry.

Kimi Antonelli has emphasized that Mercedes has given him and George Russell the freedom to race, but stressed their intra-team competition won't escalate into the destructive rivalry that characterized Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's time together at the team. The Italian driver made these statements while accepting the prestigious Lorenzo Bandini Trophy during a media conference in Brisighella.

The Lorenzo Bandini Trophy, established in 1992 in honor of the late Italian driver, recognizes exceptional talent and sportsmanship in motorsport. Antonelli's comments come as he prepares for his first season with Mercedes, where he will partner Russell in what is expected to be a closely watched intra-team battle. sports24.club