Podcast: 'Devastating blow' - Why Kimi Antonelli is giving George Russell a nightmare
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Has Kimi Antonelli finally broken George Russell? Why the gap between the Mercedes team-mates is becoming such a psychological challenge – and why Antonelli’s rise looks so special
Kimi Antonelli is on the brink of becoming Formula 1 world champion – but what made his Austin Grand Prix performance so impressive, and what does it mean for George Russell? Mark Hughes joins Bryn Lucas to look back at the US GP, assess the championship picture and look ahead to the Mexican Grand Prix.
Mark explains why Russell may be finding life alongside Antonelli so difficult, picks out the young Italian’s most impressive performance of the season, and assesses the technical factors behind Ferrari’s struggles and Red Bull’s resurgence.
The conversation also turns to F1’s growing popularity in the United States, Isack Hadjar’s fiery temperament, Fernando Alonso’s criticism of the backmarkers, and Valtteri Bottas’s future at Cadillac.
Plus, Mark discusses the uncertainty surrounding the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, explains why the order of any cancellation matters financially, and answers your questions on the FIA’s cost-cap controls and why following other cars tends to get harder as a regulation cycle progresses.
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