Antonelli aims for five in a row at the Monaco Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli is currently on an absolutely wild run, heading into the Monaco Grand Prix with four consecutive victories in China, Japan, Miami, and Canada behind him. It is hard to believe, but the 19-year-old sits with a 43-point lead over his Mercedes team mate George Russell. After that retirement in Montreal, the championship gap is significant, but Antonelli insists his mind is strictly on the next flag.

He is staying grounded despite the noise. Antonelli admits he is lucky to have a team and family keeping him focused, knowing full well that Russell and the rest of the field will be pushing hard to close the distance. He isn't looking at the title math yet; he is looking at the tarmac.

That fierce attitude he displayed during the battles with Russell in Canada is not going anywhere. While he acknowledges the need to be a bit more tactical and occasionally settle for a position rather than risking it all, he remains clear about his intent: "I’m not the kind of guy who backs down." Expect him to race hard, but as he puts it, smart.