Ready for the F1 title fight: How Kimi Antonelli revealed he has what it takes
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes Leading the world championship aged 19, Kimi Antonelli has proved he has the pace to win the title — and this could be his best shot. Plus: how GPs could be shortened over safety fears, and why Max Verstappen is serious in threatening to quit
Leading the F1 title race at the age of just 19, Kimi Antonelli would be the youngest world champion in history if he tops the table at the end of the season. He’s not just there by luck either.
As Mark Hughes explains in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show, the young Mercedes driver’s victory at the Japanese Grand Prix revealed that he’s got the raw pace on take on his more experienced team-mate George Russell in what could be an epic championship battle.
Plus, Mark answers your questions on energy recovery and Russell’s rogue bug.
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