The Italian driver made the commitment during a media conference in Brisighella while accepting the prestigious Lorenzo Bandini Trophy, which was established in 1992 to honor the late Formula One driver. catcross.org
Antonelli confirmed that Mercedes has given him and Russell the freedom to race each other, but emphasized their relationship will remain professional, unlike the famously contentious Hamilton-Rosberg partnership that dominated F1 headlines in the mid-2010s.

