Antonelli vows to ‘re-establish the order’ against Russell at Bahrain GP
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli said he intends to “re-establish the order” against Mercedes team-mate George Russell at this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. His remarks followed Russell outperforming him at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, according to Sky Sport.

World championship leader Kimi Antonelli said he plans to “re-establish the order” against Mercedes team-mate George Russell at this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
Antonelli made the comment after Russell outperformed him at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, according to Sky Sport.
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