Hill compares Antonelli-Russell battle to 1996 title fight

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Damon Hill

Damon Hill likened the Mercedes intra-team battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in the 2026 F1 season to his own 1996 title fight with Jacques Villeneuve.

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How the sources differ

RaceFans leads on Antonelli's performance potentially denying Russell a title. Motorsport Week and Motorsport.com both report Hill's comparison, with Motorsport.com providing more context on the 2026 season dynamic.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com's article has an image and provides the most detailed context on Hill's comparison and the 2026 season.

Hill compares Antonelli-Russell battle to 1996 title fight

How the sources differ

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