George Russell achieved a spectacular second position on the grid for the Singapore GP, but the climate at Mercedes is heating up. Between the debutant Antonelli and controversial accusations of favoritism, Toto Wolff stepped forward with a sarcastic and forceful tone.

The Singapore Grand Prix started with maximum voltage at the Marina Bay street circuit. George Russell demonstrated the potential of his machine by qualifying in second position, finishing only behind a Max Verstappen who took pole position.

The fact: Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the young promise, achieved seventh place, although he described the car as "very difficult and very unpredictable".

However, off the track, tension escalated. The Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff, held nothing back against those accusing him of favoring one driver over another, especially after Russell's engine failure in Malaysia. With his direct style, Wolff ironically suggested that critics should watch "Teletubbies or Mickey Mouse" instead of Formula 1.

Wolff was blunt in denying the existence of a "button" to provoke mechanical failures and assured that both drivers receive identical material, prioritizing the fight for the constructors' championship.

Qualifying Results

Position Driver Team
1st Max Verstappen Red Bull
2nd George Russell Mercedes
7th Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes

Despite Russell's good result, Wolff admitted his frustration because the improvements implemented for Singapore were not effective. On the other hand, young Antonelli continues to make history: if he manages to maintain a lead of 101 points after this GP, he could become the youngest world champion in F1.

  • George Russell: Second position on the grid.
  • Kimi Antonelli: Seventh place and fight for a historic record.
  • Toto Wolff: Acid response to accusations of internal bias.

Source: IMAGO