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Russell's Baku win rewards persistence but won't restart title bid
Kimi Antonelli has been Mercedes' clear No. 1 driver this season, but George Russell's effort was rewarded with a win in Baku.
By EGazette AI · · 1 min read

Kimi Antonelli has been Mercedes' clear No. 1 driver this season, but George Russell's effort was rewarded with a win in Baku.

The Mercedes driver described his Baku victory as vindication following a difficult stretch of the season.

Alpine has appointed ex-Mercedes F1 design boss Mike Elliott to the role of chief technical officer, according to BBC Sport.

On the BBC's Chequered Flag Podcast, journalist Rebecca Clancy and driver Alex Lynn discussed Kimi Antonelli's status after his historic Italian Grand Prix win.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Italian Grand Prix, a result that leaves team-mate George Russell's championship hopes in serious jeopardy, according to BBC Sport.