Mercedes' 'unnecessary' post about George Russell seconds after Kimi Antonelli wins world title angers fans

F1 fans are divided about what Mercedes posted to its official social media accounts moments after Kimi Antonelli was crowned 2026 world champion following the Mexican GP. Antonelli’s third-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix saw him gain 15 points, which was enough to secure the 2026 Drivers’ Championship, while Lewis Hamilton claimed second after a battle with his teammate, Charles Leclerc, at Turn 4. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen clinched victory for the third time in 2026. The Italian, who is

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