Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he is not thinking about a potential world title despite extending his advantage to 43 points after the Canadian Grand Prix.
Antonelli has won the last four grands prix in a row. His most recent victory came in Montreal, where he dueled with Mercedes teammate George Russell before a power unit failure ended the Briton’s race. The result increased Antonelli’s lead from a virtual 11 points to 43, a larger margin than any seen in the 2025 season.
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Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Kimi Antonelli will become even stronger by his mid-20s. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver has taken an early lead in the 2026 Formula 1 championship after wins in China, Japan and Miami.
Kimi Antonelli extended his winning streak to four consecutive races at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. George Russell retired from the lead with engine trouble, opening a 43-point gap in the 2026 title race.
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has taken the lead in the Formula 1 drivers' championship following his victory at the Miami Grand Prix. The 19-year-old extended his advantage over teammate George Russell to 20 points with the win.
Mercedes is using humor to keep its 19-year-old driver Kimi Antonelli focused amid his early 2026 Formula 1 success. The Italian teen leads the drivers' championship after back-to-back wins in China and Japan. Antonelli and deputy team principal Bradley Lord shared stories of team support during the April break.
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Kimi Antonelli claimed a commanding victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka—his second win in three races—recovering from a poor start via a safety car to finish 13.722 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri and take the Formula 1 drivers' lead. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver became the youngest ever to top the standings, surpassing Lewis Hamilton's 2007 record as the first under-20 leader, with teammate George Russell taking fourth amid pit and software issues.
Kimi Antonelli extended his winning streak to five races with a dominant performance in the Monaco Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver started from pole and controlled the event despite multiple interruptions. International media outlets highlighted his composure amid retirements and a red flag.
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Following a chaotic Miami Grand Prix marked by incidents and penalties, Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured his third consecutive 2026 F1 victory, extending his championship lead over teammate George Russell to 20 points. The 19-year-old outperformed rivals despite major upgrades from McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull, with George Russell struggling in qualifying.