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Rosberg: Antonelli’s mind will decide the 2026 title fight
The former world champion says the young Italian’s mental strength could be decisive in the future Formula 1 title battle.
21 September 2026 1 min read 14 views
Nico Rosberg sees Kimi Antonelli as one of the names set to matter in the 2026 Formula 1 championship fight, but warns that the real opponent could be pressure. For the German, talent is not enough: staying clear-headed in the key moments will make the difference.
The comments come on the eve of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and put the spotlight back on the Italian driver’s path, between huge expectations and room for growth. Rosberg, the 2016 world champion, underlines how mental strength has become central at the sharp end of modern F1.