Montoya warns rivals about Antonelli's maturing Mercedes dominance

Juan Pablo Montoya has highlighted Kimi Antonelli's rapid development as a growing challenge for the Formula 1 grid. The Italian driver secured his fourth straight grand prix victory at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, extending his championship lead to 43 points after teammate George Russell retired.

Antonelli crossed the line first but expressed disappointment over team radio, noting the win did not unfold as planned. The result followed a tense battle with Russell, who retired after several laps of close racing for the lead.

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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 claimed victory at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver extended his championship lead to 43 points over teammate George Russell after five rounds.

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Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya predicts that Kimi Antonelli could gain a psychological edge over Mercedes teammate George Russell by winning the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Antonelli recently extended his drivers' championship lead to 20 points with a third consecutive victory at the Miami Grand Prix. Russell, who won in Canada last year, aims to halt his teammate's momentum.

George Russell qualified sixth for the Monaco Grand Prix after losing out to teammate Kimi Antonelli, who secured pole position. The result extends Antonelli's championship lead to 43 points.

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Kimi Antonelli holds a 43-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell heading into the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. The pair have agreed to race freely with mutual respect after an on-track clash in Canada. Will Buxton has tipped Russell to challenge strongly on the street circuit.

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.

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Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for Mercedes at the Miami Grand Prix, finishing four tenths ahead of teammate George Russell in fifth. Russell attributed his struggles to the low-grip track conditions. The 19-year-old championship leader holds a seven-point edge over the Briton heading into Sunday's race.

 

 

 

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