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Mercedes says too early to favour Antonelli in 2026 title fight

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Mercedes believes it is far too early to prioritise Kimi Antonelli or George Russell in the 2026 Formula 1 title fight, despite the team's dominant start and Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari threat.

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How the sources differ

Motorsport.com provides the detailed team statement and championship context, while the Reddit posts share the same headline and a feature on Antonelli's groundedness. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com's article is the most complete, offering direct quotes and championship standings, making it the best first read.

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Mercedes: "Too early" to favour Kimi Antonelli in F1 2026 title fight

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Mercedes: "Too early" to favour Kimi Antonelli in F1 2026 title fight

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[Luke Smith] He’s 19 and dominating F1. How does Mercedes keep Kimi Antonelli so grounded?

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