The Formula One drivers' championship battle has tightened ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, with George Russell reducing Kimi Antonelli's lead to just 25 points.
Antonelli had built a dominant 68-point advantage after five consecutive wins, but recent setbacks and Russell's victory in Austria have changed the momentum.
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Russell admitted the challenge of adapting to the new generation of cars, comparing it to replicating the Mona Lisa from memory.
He described having to alter his driving style for new power units and tires after 20 years of a different approach.
Bad luck has shifted toward Antonelli recently, with a battery failure in Barcelona and a front-left wheel-shield issue at Silverstone dropping him to 15th place.
Russell secured second-place finishes in Spain and Britain but acknowledged he needs more consistency to fight for the title.
Antonelli has adapted more naturally to the machinery, leading the qualifying battle 7-6. Russell has struggled with race pace, where his teammate shows superior comfort.
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Both drivers have faced misfortune this season. Russell experienced an electrical failure in Montreal and a pit-lane penalty in Monaco.
Team principal Toto Wolff praised Antonelli as "a charger" for his aggressive style.
After the British Grand Prix, Antonelli sought advice from tennis legend Roger Federer on handling pressure.
Federer advised him to focus one race at a time and control emotions that could lead to mistakes.
During Friday practice at Spa-Francorchamps, Max Verstappen led the first session, with Antonelli sixth and Russell eighth.
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Antonelli topped the second practice ahead of Lando Norris, while Russell remained over a second behind in eighth.
