Marko makes ruthless Mercedes comparison as Antonelli leaves Russell in the shade
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What happened
Former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has praised Kimi Antonelli's performances in the 2026 F1 season, claiming the Italian has completely outclassed his Mercedes teammate George Russell. With a lead of more than 100 points in the Drivers' Championship, Antonelli is now closing in on his first world title, which he could secure as early as this weekend's United States Grand Prix.
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