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Antonelli explains why 25-point gap to Russell is ‘hard to judge’
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17/07/2026 at 11:0917/07/2026 at 11:36 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Kimi Antonelli is sitting at the top of the Formula 1 world, but the teenage sensation is not ready to declare himself the clear favorite in Mercedes' internal championship battle. With a 25-point advantage over teammate George Russell heading into the Belgian Grand Prix, Antonelli has the statistical edge – but he insists the numbers do not tell the full story. A season filled with reliability setbacks, missed opportunities, and cruel twists has made the gap between the two Mercedes drivers far harder to interpret. Russell recently suggested that the margin between them...
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