Antonelli aims to stay on target for F1 title in Baku a year after Piastri's challenge crumbled
Kimi Antonelli insists the Formula 1 title race is “not over” as he takes a vast 81-point lead into this week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It looks as good as over, but Baku has sprung surprises before. A year ago, that was where Oscar Piastri's title shot began to fall apart. The Australian was leading the standings when he almost stalled on the grid, dropped to last and crashed, all in the space of…
Antonelli is aiming to maintain his lead in the Formula 1 title race as he prepares for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he currently holds an 81-point advantage. However, the race holds special significance for former title contender Oscar Piastri, who endured a disastrous first lap at the venue a year ago, leading to a string of six races without a podium finish.
Antonelli stresses that the title race is not over until the finish line is crossed, comparing it to tennis where points accumulate one at a time. This year, Antonelli's lead is even more substantial than last year's, and he is coming off two consecutive wins, while Piastri is returning to Baku after a tumultuous 2025. Meanwhile, other title contenders are struggling to bounce back following disappointing races at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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