'We need to discuss with them' – Wolff considers Mercedes intra-team rules due to Hamilton and Ferrari threat

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has acknowledged the need to establish intra-team rules governing how George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli are permitted to race each other, stating the matter requires direct discussion with the drivers. The review is prompted by the growing competitive threat posed by Lewis Hamilton, now at Ferrari, who could exploit any internal Mercedes conflicts. Wolff's comments suggest Mercedes are weighing whether to implement team orders or guidelines to protect constructors' points as the 2026 season progresses.