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Russell tells Antonelli pressure is now on him George Russell stated that Kimi Antonelli is now under pressure in their title fight following his recent victory in Azerbaijan. Antonelli, however, believes he can ignore the pressure from rivals who claim the championship is already his. PlanetF1 + 2 more Fri 25 Sep · 05:25 UTC via f1oversteer.com Jock Clear has seen a ‘Michael Schumacher-esque’ trait in Kimi Antonelli even Max Verstappen lacked Jock Clear, a long-time Ferrari performance engineer, has expressed admiration for Andrea Kimi Antonelli, likening his ability to engage fans to that of Michael Schumacher. Antonelli, who is currently leading the 2026 Formula 1 standings with eight wins, has captured the hearts of Ferrari supporters, particularly after his victory at Monza, making him the first Italian to win there since 1966.
Clear noted that Antonelli's impressive performance this season, including his ability to avoid major mistakes, sets him apart from his competitors, including George Russell. Despite facing some reliability issues, Antonelli's consistent results have positioned him as a strong contender for the championship, potentially making him the youngest F1 champion in history. f1oversteer.com Thu 24 Sep · 16:00 UTC Last race · Round 15
Azerbaijan Grand Prix