Antonelli maintains confidence in title race despite recent challenges
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Kimi Antonelli remains optimistic about his chances in the championship battle against Mercedes teammate George Russell ahead of the British Grand Prix. He noted that while he lost ground in the past two races, his performance pace provides him with confidence. Antonelli's lead over Russell has decreased from 68 points to 40 points after a retirement in Barcelona and a third-place finish in Austria. He expressed a belief that he can better maximize his results in the upcoming race weekend at Silverstone, where Mercedes is expected to perform well.
- •Antonelli has a 40-point lead over Russell in the championship standings.
- •He recently finished third in Austria after leading early in the race.
- •Antonelli aims to adjust his approach to maximize results at Silverstone.
- •Russell seeks to win his home Grand Prix after recent success.
"Kimi Antonelli still believes he has momentum in the title race against Mercedes team-mate George Russell, despite losing ground in the last two races.
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