Antonelli edges closer to historic title as teammate concedes the fight
Kimi Antonelli is on the brink of becoming the youngest F1 champion in history, while his nearest rival says he is out of the fight.
Kimi Antonelli is closing in on a historic F1 championship title, according to team reports. The Italian driver extended his point lead over teammate George Russell to 81 after securing his eighth win of the season in Spain. This victory brings Antonelli closer to becoming the youngest champion in F1 history. Russell, currently second in the championship, admitted he has no realistic chance of winning this year.
He placed fifth in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, conceding 15 additional points to his teammate and further widening the gap in the drivers' standings. With the Azerbaijan Grand Prix approaching on September 26, Antonelli remains focused on maintaining his lead rather than relaxing. He expressed no intention of slowing down, emphasizing his continued dedication and enjoyment of the sport. F1 heads to Azerbaijan for the next round of the championship.
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