Jacques Villeneuve delivered a sharp warning to F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli, urging the young Mercedes driver not to "believe his own hype." Antonelli currently tops the standings in his second F1 season, holding a 43-point lead over teammate George Russell. Speaking after the Canadian Grand Prix, the 1997 champion emphasized the danger of feeling "untouchable," cautioning that this mindset leads to mistakes and DNFs that can quickly shrink a lead.
Villeneuve observed Antonelli is "driving on the edge every lap" and is currently "quicker than George," but stressed that good fortune won't last forever. The true test will be how Antonelli reacts when things inevitably go wrong. He also called for Russell to "wake up" and find his belief again. A championship season is a "rollercoaster," and the ability to navigate its highs and lows will define Antonelli's title aspirations moving forward.
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