Juan Pablo Montoya sees Kimi Antonelli's mindset as title threat
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:59 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Juan Pablo Montoya highlighted Kimi Antonelli's current position as the leading driver in the Formula 1 championship. Montoya believes Antonelli’s biggest challenge is managing his own mindset, urging the Mercedes team to provide support as they head into the Belgian Grand Prix. Antonelli maintains a lead despite George Russell narrowing the gap to 25 points after a solid finish at the British Grand Prix. The next race presents an opportunity for Antonelli to solidify his standing in the championship.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 drivers' championship.
- •George Russell shortened the point gap to 25 after the British GP.
- •The Belgian Grand Prix is the next event on the schedule.
- •Montoya emphasizes the importance of Antonelli's mindset.
- 12:59 PMMotorsport.com — Juan Pablo Montoya says Kimi Antonelli is his own biggest F1 title threat
"Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes current championship leader Kimi Antonelli's biggest obstacle in the title race is his own mindset, urging the Mercedes garage to shield the teenager. Antonelli still leads the drivers' championship heading into the Belgian Grand Prix, but his team-mate George Russell closed the gap to 25 points after finishing second at the British ...Keep reading
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