元F1ドライバーのデビッド・クルサードは、選手権でチームメイトのキミ・アントネッリに20ポイント差をつけられているジョージ・ラッセルにとって、次戦のF1カナダGPが心理面での重要な局面になると語った。
クルサードはポッドキャスト「Up To Speed」の中でこれらのコメントをした。彼は、ラッセルが過去にモントリオールのトラックで良いパフォーマンスを見せてきたものの、マイアミGPには克服が難しい否定的な心境で臨んでいたと指摘した。メルセデスの19歳のドライバーであるアントネッリは、中国、日本、マイアミで3連勝を飾り、シーズン開幕わずか4戦でリードを広げている。
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Kimi Antonelli has taken the Formula 1 drivers' standings lead with back-to-back wins in China and Japan, becoming the youngest championship leader in history and pressuring Mercedes teammate George Russell. Sky Sports F1 analyst Martin Brundle said Russell should be concerned about the Italian teenager's pace. Nigel Mansell urged Russell to stamp his authority, while Russell expressed confidence after the April break ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
David Coulthard has urged George Russell to undermine his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli's confidence amid a tightening battle for the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship. Antonelli leads the standings by nine points after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. Coulthard shared the advice on the Up To Speed podcast.
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Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya predicts that Kimi Antonelli could gain a psychological edge over Mercedes teammate George Russell by winning the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Antonelli recently extended his drivers' championship lead to 20 points with a third consecutive victory at the Miami Grand Prix. Russell, who won in Canada last year, aims to halt his teammate's momentum.
David Coulthard has highlighted the role of Kimi Antonelli's family and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff in helping the young driver stay focused during his championship lead.
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, outpacing teammate George Russell who will start second despite setup struggles. Antonelli's strong performance continues his impressive start to the 2026 season, where he sits just four points behind Russell in the standings. Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged a backfired adjustment left Russell facing challenges into Sunday's race.
George Russell claimed pole position for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli alongside him on the front row.
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Guenther Steiner has dismissed suggestions that Kimi Antonelli can challenge George Russell for the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' title, despite the Mercedes rookie's win at the Chinese Grand Prix. After two rounds, Antonelli sits second in the standings behind his teammate. Steiner credits the victory with boosting Antonelli's confidence but highlights Russell's greater experience.