George Russell started the 2026 campaign as title favourite, winning in Australia before Kimi Antonelli struck back with consecutive victories in China and Japan.
The 19-year-old Italian now leads his experienced teammate by nine points, prompting questions about Russell's approach to the intra-team battle.
Some have started to suggest that Russell must no longer be friendly with his team-mate as he bids to win his F1 championship.
For example, former F1 driver David Coulthard insisted Russell must stop being "Mr Nice Guy" and start eroding his younger rival's confidence.
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