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Antonelli Prioritizes Race Wins Over Formula One Championship
Kimi Antonelli is a Formula One driver who is leading the championship.
He is ahead of his Mercedes teammate George Russell by 66 points.
Even so, Antonelli does not want to think too much about winning the whole championship.
He wants to concentrate on driving well and trying to win each race.
At Monza, he won after starting in 19th place because of engine penalties.
He said that victory was the best day of his life so far.
Russell has won two races, while Antonelli has won seven.
The next race is at the new Madring circuit in Spain, so every driver will face a new challenge.
Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula One championship by 66 points but is avoiding title-related pressure.
The 20-year-old won at Monza after starting 19th because of engine penalties, calling it the best day of his life so far.
Antonelli says he wants to focus on winning races and performing well rather than thinking about the championship.
Mercedes teammate George Russell admits Antonelli is performing better and says he must improve his own driving.
The Spanish Grand Prix will take place at the new Madring circuit, which is unfamiliar to all drivers.
- Who
- Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, teammate George Russell, and other Formula One drivers.
- What
- Antonelli is maintaining a 66-point championship lead while focusing on individual race wins rather than the title.
- Where
- The upcoming race is at the new Madring circuit in Spain, following the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
- When
- The comments were made on Thursday before this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix; Antonelli won at Monza the previous Sunday.
- Why
- Antonelli wants to avoid championship pressure and concentrate on making the best driving decisions and performances.
Focus on Individual Performance
Recover Through Improved Driving
Championship approach
Focus on Individual Performance
Antonelli wants to put title thoughts aside and focus on winning each race and doing his best.
Recover Through Improved Driving
Russell acknowledges that Antonelli currently deserves to lead and is concentrating on finding more performance rather than dwelling on the points gap.
Championship prospects
Focus on Individual Performance
Antonelli believes avoiding championship pressure helps him make better decisions on track.
Recover Through Improved Driving
Russell says he would need luck and strong performances to challenge for the championship, as the number of remaining races is shrinking.
Key facts
- Championship lead
- Antonelli leads George Russell by 66 points.
- Antonelli race wins
- Antonelli has won seven races.
- Russell race wins
- Russell has won two races, including five in a row according to the report.
- Monza starting position
- Antonelli started 19th after receiving engine penalties.
- Monza result
- Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
- Next race
- The Spanish Grand Prix will be held at the new Madring circuit.
Quotes
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes Formula One driver and championship leader
“I think I would definitely need some luck and some good performances. It's not really something I'm thinking about because as I said right now he's performing better than me so he deserves to be leading the championship... I'm focused on driving faster and just finding more performance.”
rediff.com
“I don't really want to drive thinking about championships. I think Monza was the proof that I wasn't driving thinking about or worrying about the championship. I was just driving to win, to do my best.”
rediff.com
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