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Antonelli closes on Russell as Italian media asks big question
Mar.29 Pressure is mounting on championship leader George Russell at Mercedes as teammate Kimi Antonelli continues his rapid rise in the opening phase of 2026. After his breakthrough win in China, the 19-year-old secured a second consecutive pole at Suzuka, with La Gazzetta dello Sport now asking: 'Has the overtaking of Russell begun?' Russell, who still led the championship by 4 points prior to Sunday's race, was close in qualifying but unhappy with the balance of his car. 'We made a change to the rear before qualifying. It was really just a small thing,' he said. 'Then I went out and it felt like something had broken at the back.' Team boss Toto Wolff played down the issue as a setup...
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