What happened: Kimi Antonelli qualified fifth for the Mexico City Grand Prix, behind Mercedes team-mate George Russell, who starts second. Antonelli says F1 title nerves led him to drive with unwanted tension, and he is hoping a good night's rest helps.
F1·BREAKING·October 31, 2026 08:18 PM ET
Antonelli qualifies fifth in Mexico City, says title nerves have him driving 'tense' and 'tired'
Mercedes team-mate Russell qualified second behind Hamilton
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read
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