Peter Windsor: Antonelli Has Made Russell His Wingman!

The F1 Hour · Oct 27, 2026 · 42m

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In this interview with ‪@peterwindsor‬, we discuss Kimi Antonelli’s dominant performance at the 2026 United States Grand Prix in Austin and how the Mercedes driver made winning from pole position look almost effortless. ‪@peterwindsor‬ explains how Antonelli learned from Charles Leclerc’s impressive FP3 lap, preserving his tyres through the opening two sectors to maximise his pace in the final sector. We discuss George Russell’s struggles against his Mercedes teammate and why ‪@peterwindsor‬ believes Antonelli has effectively turned Russell into his wingman. Is George Russell…