Rosberg dismisses claims of Mercedes favouritism after Antonelli’s Monza win
Reports after the Italian Grand Prix focused on Mercedes’ strategy and suggestions the team favoured Kimi Antonelli over George Russell. Nico Rosberg rejected that interpretation, while Antonelli’s victory from 19th on the grid was aided by a mid-race virtual safety car.
Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, taking an impressive home victory after starting 19th on the grid. Coverage of the race also centred on Mercedes’ strategy decisions and debate over how the team managed Antonelli and George Russell.
According to Motorsport.com, 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg dismissed suggestions that Mercedes favoured Antonelli over Russell. He said the Brackley team applies strict equality between its title contenders.
The same report noted that Antonelli’s drive was helped by a mid-race virtual safety car. PlanetF1 also reported that telemetry data addressed the debate around Mercedes’ Monza strategy involving Antonelli and Russell.
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