Hill likens Russell‑Antonelli clash to 1996 Villeneuve rivalry

Damon Hill, the 1996 Formula 1 champion, compared the present intra‑team battle at Mercedes between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to his own fierce rivalry with Jacques Villeneuve that season. afsport.lat

With the 2026 season in full swing, the dynamic inside the Brackley‑based team has become a major talking point, echoing the high‑stakes drama Hill experienced nearly three decades ago.