Antonelli outpaces Russell again to set up Suzuka qualifying duel
Why it matters: Antonelli's consistent outperformance of Russell hints at a significant power shift within Mercedes.
- Kimi Antonelli continued his strong form, outpacing George Russell in the final practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix.
- Antonelli's performance suggests he is carrying significant momentum from his maiden F1 win in China.
- The results set up a compelling qualifying duel between the two Mercedes teammates at Suzuka.
Kimi Antonelli is building on his recent F1 win in China, once again outperforming Mercedes teammate George Russell in the final practice session at Suzuka, setting the stage for a high-stakes qualifying battle.
