Kimi Antonelli: F1 Driver Struggles in Azerbaijan GP

Kimi Antonelli admits driving like his grandmother after Azerbaijan GP due to confidence issues.

Sep 26, 2026

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Kimi Antonelli: F1 Driver Struggles in Azerbaijan GP

Kimi Antonelli admits driving like his grandmother after Azerbaijan GP due to confidence issues.

In brief

Kimi Antonelli admits driving like his grandmother after Azerbaijan GP due to confidence issues. Kimi Antonelli's F1 championship lead dropped to 66 points after struggling in Azerbaijan GP race. Originally reported by Sky Sports.

Kimi Antonelli

Kimi Antonelli, the F1 championship leader, says he drove like his grandmother during Azerbaijan GP due to lack of confidence.

“I was driving a bit like my grandmother today, just damage save mode”

Azerbaijan GP Race Result

Antonelli recovered from 16th on the grid to finish fifth after qualifying crash, while Russell won from pole.

Championship Lead Reduced

Championship Lead Reduced

Antonelli's championship lead over George Russell dropped to 66 points after Azerbaijan GP.

Confidence Issues

Antonelli struggled in Baku after missing practice due to car technical issues, affecting his race performance.

Next Race

Antonelli expects to return to his previous level at the Malaysian Grand Prix after Azerbaijan GP.

The headline

Kimi Antonelli's F1 championship lead dropped to 66 points after struggling in Azerbaijan GP race.

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