Antonelli reveals the change that got him through a "long dark" stint

Antonelli endured a difficult spell during the European leg of the campaign. The Mercedes driver scored just a single point on the continent before the summer break, at the Hungaroring. His first-ever podium came outside Europe, in Canada.

Since the summer break, Antonelli has consistently finished inside the points — doing so at every race except Zandvoort and COTA, where he was involved in collisions.

In Mexico City, he said: "I think a lot of the approach changed. Obviously, I had a very big and long dark time in the European season.

"My approach has been a lot different ever since. Now I'm focusing a lot more on the task, which is driving well, putting things together. I know if I do these things well, then the result will come by itself," he explained.

Ahead of the United States Grand Prix, Antonelli and George Russell's contract extensions have also been announced by Mercedes. GPblog could then report that the Italian's contract runs until 2026.

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