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Rosberg: Antonelli’s mind will decide his 2026 title bid
The former world champion says Kimi Antonelli’s mental strength will be the key factor in a possible 2026 Formula 1 title fight.
21 September 2026 1 min read 13 views
According to Nico Rosberg, Kimi Antonelli’s talent is not in doubt: what could decide a 2026 title fight is how he handles the mental side. The former world champion pointed to pressure as the real test for the young Italian, who is expected to take another step forward in the next phase of his career.
The topic comes ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where attention is high around the Baku street circuit, with narrow walls and very little room for error. For Antonelli, the road to Formula 1’s elite also depends on staying calm when the stakes are at their highest.