Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes driver, may experience an increase in pressure in his quest for the Formula 1 2026 title. This has been stated by former champion Nico Rosberg, who warns that the improvements introduced by teams like McLaren and Ferrari could complicate his situation.
Currently, Antonelli has an 81-point lead over his teammate, George Russell, after winning his first race at the Spanish Grand Prix. This victory happened at a strategic moment thanks to a virtual safety car that played in his favor.
Despite his victory, Antonelli acknowledged that it was not how he would have liked to win. Without this incident, McLaren driver Lando Norris would have been the most likely winner.
In a recent appearance on the Sky Sports F1 program, Rosberg reflected on his own experience in his championship season. He noted how a drop in performance in the last races caused him to fall in the standings.
Rosberg expressed his concern, stating that if Antonelli starts to fall behind in the competition, his confidence could be affected, leading to increased nervousness. This type of pressure can be difficult to manage, especially during critical moments of the season.
Antonelli’s next challenge will be the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which will take place from September 24 to 26, where he will have to try to maintain his lead in an increasingly competitive championship.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
