Antonelli back to work as Mercedes chase title double
SAO PAULO: Five celebratory days on from claiming the Formula One world title, Kimi Antonelli will seek to lead Mercedes to the double this weekend by beating Ferrari to take the constructors’ championship at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Five days after winning the Formula One world title, Kimi Antonelli will attempt to secure a double by claiming the constructors championship at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The youngest champion in F1 history and first Italian winner in 73 years, Antonelli aims to match his 10th win of a remarkable season. However, his team-mate George Russell is also aiming for a strong end to the season, hoping to replicate his 2022 victory at Interlagos and give himself a boost for a title challenge in 2027.
Russell has faced a series of car failures and misfortunes since the Baku race, where he dominated from pole position. The team acknowledges their shortcomings and the need to improve to secure a higher position. Mercedes needs to outscore Ferrari by three points or more to clinch the championship. Both Mercedes drivers will face strong competition from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who has won three of the last four races, and Ferrari's four-time champion, who has not won in Brazil since 2017.
Local hope Camara will make his F1 debut in Sao Paulo with Haas, while Leclerc will be rested for Friday's first practice.
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