BBC’s Austin preview asks whether Antonelli can clinch F1 title
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The Chequered Flag preview centres on Kimi Antonelli’s title prospects in Austin, alongside Max Verstappen’s pursuit of a third straight Grand Prix win and a contribution from Haas driver Ollie Bearman.
BBC Sport’s Chequered Flag preview puts Kimi Antonelli’s title prospects in focus ahead of this weekend in Austin. Rosanna Tennant is joined by Jolyon Palmer, Andrew Benson and Harry Benjamin to assess the Italian’s chances, and the programme also features Antonelli himself.
The show also covers Max Verstappen’s pursuit of a third consecutive Grand Prix victory and tensions at Ferrari after Lewis Hamilton’s Singapore result; the BBC’s description says he squandered a likely podium finish there.
Haas driver Ollie Bearman features in a discussion of his life in Formula 1, his future and the rise of his former team-mate Antonelli.
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