Kimi Antonelli aims for victory against George Russell at British GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Kimi Antonelli, the current championship leader, prepares to compete against his Mercedes teammate George Russell at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone. Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya suggested that Antonelli needs to win the race to establish his dominance. Russell enters the race following a win at the Red Bull Ring, where he converted pole position into a victory. Both drivers will be looking to make a strong statement in front of the home crowd.
- •Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are teammates at Mercedes.
- •Antonelli is leading the championship standings.
- •Russell secured his second win of the season in Austria.
- •The British Grand Prix takes place at Silverstone.
- •Montoya emphasizes the importance of Antonelli's victory for asserting authority.
- 2:20 PMMotorsport.com — Former F1 driver claims Kimi Antonelli can "really hurt" George Russell with British GP win
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former F1 driver claims Kimi Antonelli can "really hurt" George Russell with British GP win
"Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes championship leader Kimi Antonelli must defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the British Grand Prix to assert his authority. Russell arrives at his home race at Silverstone following his second grand prix victory of the season in Austria. The Briton successfully converted pole position into a race win at the Red Bull Ring, and he will ...Keep reading
"Juan Pablo Montoya believes Kimi Antonelli can make a major championship statement by beating Mercedes team-mate George Russell at his home British GP
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 3, 2026, 2:20 PMFormer F1 driver claims Kimi Antonelli can "really hurt" George Russell with British GP win
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes championship leader Kimi Antonelli must defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the British Grand Prix to assert his authority. Russell arrives at his home race at Silverstone following his second grand prix victory of the season in Austria. The Briton successfully converted pole position into a race win at the Red Bull Ring, and he will ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:20 PMFormer F1 driver claims Kimi Antonelli can "really hurt" George Russell with British GP win
Juan Pablo Montoya believes Kimi Antonelli can make a major championship statement by beating Mercedes team-mate George Russell at his home British GP
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