Karun Chandhok 
via PlanetF1Kimi Antonelli avoided ‘unbelievable’ Ferrari pressure by joining MercedesKimi Antonelli achieved a remarkable victory at the Italian Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone as the first Italian winner of the event since 1966. Starting from 19th on the grid, he showcased his skill by racing to first place, further solidifying his lead in the drivers' standings with a substantial 66-point advantage over his teammate, George Russell.
Karun Chandhok emphasized that Antonelli's decision to join Mercedes instead of Ferrari has alleviated immense pressure on him, allowing him to thrive in his early Formula 1 career. Chandhok believes this strategic choice by Antonelli's father has been pivotal in shaping his son's success, suggesting that the absence of Ferrari's intense scrutiny has been beneficial for Antonelli's development as a driver.
PlanetF1Fri 11 Sep · 07:18 UTC
via Sky Sports F1Chandhok praises Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes choiceKarun Chandhok has commented on Kimi Antonelli's decision to join the Mercedes junior programme instead of Ferrari. He believes this choice has alleviated some of the pressure on Antonelli.
Sky Sports F1+ 1 moreWed 9 Sep · 14:57 UTC
via f1oversteer.comKarun Chandhok noticed Lewis Hamilton lacks ‘confidence’ in Charles Leclerc comparison at Dutch GPDuring the Sprint qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix, Karun Chandhok highlighted Lewis Hamilton's lack of confidence compared to his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton qualified in seventh place, while Leclerc secured a front-row start, showcasing a significant half-second advantage in their final laps. This performance is particularly notable as Zandvoort is one of the few circuits where Hamilton has yet to achieve a victory in any format.
Chandhok analyzed Hamilton's performance, pointing out that he lost time in high-speed corners and described his lap as 'scrappy.' Hamilton acknowledged adjustments to his car's setup but did not expect a drastic change in performance. Despite his frustrations, Chandhok emphasized that Ferrari remains competitive, which could provide some solace for Hamilton moving forward.
f1oversteer.comFri 21 Aug · 17:00 UTC
via AutosportLiam Lawson Impresses in One-Off Appearance at Dutch Grand PrixLiam Lawson qualified P11 for the F1 Sprint at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, marking a notable performance in his one-off race. Analysts Anthony Davidson and Karun Chandhok expressed their encouragement regarding Lawson's efforts during the event.
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