Kimi Antonelli is closing in on the Formula 1 title after another important result in Singapore, and former F1 driver Ivan Capelli has praised the Mercedes star for the calm, intelligent way he managed the race. After standing on the podium at Marina Bay, the Italian heads to Austin with another opportunity to strengthen his championship position and potentially move even closer to sealing the crown.
Capelli, speaking to Sky Sport Italia, highlighted Antonelli’s ability to remain patient throughout the race and then take advantage of the decisive moment when it arrived.
Ivan Capelli praises Kimi Antonelli’s Singapore race management
“It would all be downhill for the title if the races were cancelled,” Ivan Capelli joked. “Even today he was clever at the best possible moment.”
Capelli then focused on the way Antonelli handled the race itself, stressing that the Mercedes driver did not force the issue unnecessarily.
“He managed the whole race calmly, then when he had the opportunity he took the position. Very intelligent in waiting for the right moment.”
Kimi Antonelli heads to Austin with title momentum
Antonelli’s Singapore podium has left him within sight of the finishing line in the championship battle. The next round in Austin could provide another major opportunity for the Italian to consolidate his position at the top of the standings.
The Mercedes driver has increasingly combined outright speed with more measured race management, and Capelli’s assessment underlines the maturity he believes Antonelli is now showing under pressure.
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