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Russell says Antonelli now ‘under pressure’ in title fight
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28/09/2026 at 16:1028/09/2026 at 16:26 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. George Russell believes the momentum may finally be shifting in his direction in Mercedes’ increasingly intriguing title battle, with his Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory cutting Kimi Antonelli’s championship advantage to 66 points. Antonelli arrived in Baku with an 81-point cushion and appeared to have the season increasingly under control. But a qualifying crash sent the Italian rookie into the race from deep in the field, opening the door for Russell to strike. The Briton duly delivered his third win of the season, while Antonelli fought back to fifth. And although Russell...
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