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Antonelli credits close support circle with helping him handle title pressure

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After his ninth win of the season in Austin, Kimi Antonelli says his father, performance coach and close circle help him manage the pressure of the title fight.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

Kimi Antonelli's ninth win of the season put him in position to clinch the Formula 1 title in Mexico City. After the United States Grand Prix in Austin, he credited his father, performance coach and close circle with helping him manage the growing championship pressure.

The 20-year-old said their support helps him stay relaxed, worry less and enjoy the race weekend. He named his father and performance coach as part of that group.

Antonelli said championship talk was already a major topic on Thursday. He tried not to dwell on it and focused instead on delivering the best result he could. His victory left him 123 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell, with five races remaining.

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