# Kimi Antonelli: F1 Driver Struggles in Azerbaijan GP

> Kimi Antonelli admits driving like his grandmother after Azerbaijan GP due to confidence issues.
- Title: Kimi Antonelli: F1 Driver Struggles in Azerbaijan GP
- Summary: Kimi Antonelli admits driving like his grandmother after Azerbaijan GP due to confidence issues. Kimi Antonelli's F1 championship lead dropped to 66 points…
- Keywords: kimia antonelli, azerbaijan gp, mercedes, george russell, championship leader, baku city circuit, sports, Kimi, Antonelli, Driver, Struggles, Azerbaijan
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13591983/kimi-antonelli-f1-championship-leader-says-he-was-driving-like-his-grandma-due-to-lack-of-confidence-at-azerbaijan-gp
- Published: 2026-09-26T16:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimia antonelli, f1, azerbaijan gp, mercedes, george russell, championship leader, baku city circuit, 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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