Norris: 'Incredible' Antonelli two levels above Russell all season

Reigning world champion Lando Norris says incredible champion-in-waiting Kimi Antonelli has performed two levels above George Russell all season; watch every United States GP session live on Sky Sports F1, starting with first practice at 6pm on Friday evening

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Lando Norris believes Kimi Antonelli has done an "incredible job" and performed "two levels above" Mercedes team-mate George Russell this season, in form which has taken the Italian to the brink of a record-breaking world championship triumph.

Antonelli looks all but assured to succeed Norris as F1's reigning world champion this year thanks to the 102-point lead he holds at the top of the standings with six races left.

The 20-year-old could become the sport's youngest-ever champion as early as this Sunday's United States Grand Prix if he wins the race and nearest challengers Russell and Lewis Hamilton do not score sufficient points to stay in mathematical contention.

And Norris, who claimed his own maiden crown with McLaren last year, has spoken glowingly about Antonelli's second season of F1 up against the "very good" Russell.

Source: Sky Sports