Antonelli identifies the biggest threat to his title defence

Looking ahead to the 2027 season as the reigning World Champion, Kimi Antonelli has identified Max Verstappen as his biggest threat for his title defense, anticipating an intensely competitive grid. Following his 2026 championship victory secured with nine wins and seven podiums, the Mercedes driver highlighted Verstappen's remarkable resilience and Red Bull's strong development curve as major factors for the upcoming battle. Antonelli also expects challenges from Ferrari, McLaren, and teammate George Russell, predicting a closely contested championship fight among all top teams next year.