Runaway leader Antonelli eyeing third straight win
Kimi Antonelli aims for a third straight victory as Mercedes and McLaren brace for a weekend that could reshape the title race.
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Antonelli eyeing third straight win
Kimi Antonelli has another opportunity to extend his runaway lead in this year's Formula One title race as he heads into this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the first in a potentially decisive triple-header, bidding for a third straight win. Buoyed by eight victories this year and a lead of 81 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell, the 20-year-old Italian has been irrepressible as he seeks to become Italy's first champion since Alb…
Runaway leader Antonelli eyeing third straight win
Buoyed by eight victories this year and a lead of 81 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell, the 20-year-old Italian has been irrepressible as he seeks to become Italy's first champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953. But he and Mercedes know they have to temper his enthusiasm on a fast street track with a reputation for creating chaos. "Recent results have been encouraging, but they don't guarantee anything," said Mercedes team boss Tot…
Kimi Antonelli has been leading the drivers' standings for some time and arrives in Azerbaijan (race 15 of the championship) with an even greater advantage: he has 81 points more than his immediate pursuer, George Russell.The Italian also seems to have the momentum in his favor in terms of victories, after having achieved consecutive victories in the recent double dates of Italy and Spain. He is the strongest rival to beat records on that track.…
Kimi Antonelli is gradually approaching a first world title in Formula 1, but the Mercedes driver still refuses to consider the championship as played. With eight victories and four other podiums this season, the Italian now has 81 points ahead of George Russell, his closest pursuer. A considerable advantage for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that starts tomorrow, but not enough to change his approach: continue to aim for the same level of performanc…
The world leader doesn't want to do calculations on the eve of Baku. Kimi admits that in Madrid McLaren was faster and tells what he is learning in the duels with Verstappen. Then look at Sepang, where Mercedes will bring an important package of updates.
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