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Wolff plays down Russell pressure despite Antonelli surge

Mar.30 Toto Wolff has played down suggestions George Russell is coming under increasing pressure from teammate Kimi Antonelli, despite the 19-year-old Italian's explosive start to the 2026 season. Antonelli has now taken back-to-back poles and wins and leads the championship as the first ever teenager to do so – but Wolff insists the dynamic inside Mercedes remains stable. 'No, I think he's so experienced that it doesn't create any pressure yet,' Wolff said when asked about whether Russell was feeling the mounting pressure. 'He's always acknowledged how fast the boy is. I always try to be rational. There were two races that went against George, not always through his own fault....
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