Kimi Antonelli Reveals Advice From Roger Federer to Get Back on Track in F1 Title Fight
Antonelli said Federer advised him to focus on one race at a time and control emotions after car problems cut his Formula 1 lead to 25 points.
- Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli heads into this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix applying advice from tennis great Roger Federer, focusing on controlling his emotions and racing one event at a time.
- After meeting Federer in the Royal Box at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Monday, the Italian driver sought a fresh perspective to overcome recent car problems that eroded his Formula 1 standings lead.
- Antonelli noted Thursday that Federer advised him to "just focus on what you can control," and he retains his race-winning pace unlike last year when confidence hit rock-bottom.
- Mercedes teammate George Russell cut Antonelli's championship lead after a British Grand Prix finish, while Hamilton told Sky Sports that Mercedes remains the team to beat but "should be a lot further ahead."
- The fast Belgian circuit poses a unique challenge to Russell while potentially offering an opportunity for Ferrari, and Lando Norris faces a grid penalty this week after McLaren replaced a troublesome electrical part.
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What advice did Roger Federer give F1’s Kimi Antonelli to keep Driver’s title race alive?
After a run of car problems cut into the Italian’s Formula 1 standings lead, Antonelli’s chat with the tennis great in the Royal Box at Wimbledon offered a fresh perspective on how to stop these blips turning into a slump.
Kimi Antonelli reveals Roger Federer's advice on handling pressure at Wimbledon
Kimi Antonelli has revealed invaluable advice from tennis icon Roger Federer after an unforgettable day in Wimbledon's Royal Box, as the Mercedes driver sharpens his focus on the Formula 1 world championship. At just 19 years old and already leading the drivers’ standings by 25 points over team-mate George Russell after nine rounds, Antonelli opened up about how Federer’s wisdom could prove decisive in the heat of his title challenge. Invited to…
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Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from tennis great Roger Federer.
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