Hill likens Russell‑Antonelli battle to 1996 Villeneuve rivalry

Damon Hill, the 1996 Formula 1 champion, said the current Mercedes intra‑team fight between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli reminds him of his own fierce rivalry with Jacques Villeneuve that season. afnews.co.za

With the 2026 F1 season well underway, the driver dynamic at the Brackley outfit continues to be a major talking point, as Russell and Antonelli vie for the front seat.