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Why does Russell's finish matter?
In Formula 1, teammates are direct competitors for the championship, but their results can also influence each other's title chances. Antonelli needs Russell to finish tenth or lower, meaning Russell won't take too many points away from other title contenders, indirectly helping Antonelli's position in the overall standings.
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