Kimi Antonelli versus his mind will decide 2026 Formula 1 title race, says Nico Rosberg ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Former Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has stated that Kimi Antonelli's biggest challenge in the 2026 F1 title race will be his own mental strength. The 20-year-old Antonelli currently leads the championship, holding an 81-point advantage over Mercedes team-mate George Russell, 101 points over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, and 106 points over McLaren's Lando Norris, with nine rounds remaining. Rosberg shared his views on Sky Sports F1's The F1 Show ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which takes place on Saturday at 12pm.