Home/Articles/F1
F1·ANALYSIS·October 10, 2026 05:19 AM ET

George Russell pranks Kimi Antonelli over Mercedes radio

The veteran hijacked the channel to pose as "Giorgio."

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
Post on X
Meanwhile, over at Mercedes Kimi's got a new engineer... called Giorgio! 😂 #F1Sprint #SingaporeGP https://t.co/MePKOmk Via @F1 on X

What happened: During the sprint at the Singapore Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli received an unexpected message over the Mercedes team radio. Teammate George Russell briefly took over the communications channel, playfully introducing himself to Antonelli as his new engineer, "Giorgio."

Why it matters: The interaction provided a brief moment of levity amidst the demanding conditions at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It also offered a glimpse into the relaxed dynamic between the two drivers, even as Mercedes puts Russell on an older specification for a split test.

What to watch: The team will continue to gather data from both cars throughout the remainder of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.

Sources

  • @F1 
CONVERSATION
Loading comments…
F1AnalysisMercedes
Follow F1 Intelligence
Real-time signals and analysis
@WireReportF1
WR Pro
The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.
$9/monthFree weekly newsletter →
RELATED STORIES
← Back to Wire Report