Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Martin Brundle said Mercedes driver George Russell should be concerned about his teammate Kimi Antonelli after Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the championship following his second win at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli took the drivers' lead with his second win in Japan, becoming the youngest driver in championship history to do so. George Russell had earlier won the Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, but now trails Antonelli in points.
On the Sky Sports F1 Show, Brundle said Antonelli "looked the real deal," citing his qualifying speed, race pace and quick recovery after a crash in Melbourne. Brundle added that Russell's experience could still pay off on wet days or safety-car restarts, but Antonelli's confidence is a new challenge for Mercedes.
Russell is nine points behind Antonelli heading into the Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium from May 1-3.
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