Kimi Antonelli reaffirms Mercedes loyalty amid Ferrari speculation

Kimi Antonelli has dismissed speculation about a possible future move to Ferrari. The 19-year-old Italian driver reaffirmed his commitment to Mercedes while accepting the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy in Brisighella this week.

Antonelli, who became the youngest driver to lead the Formula 1 championship after his victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, spoke after receiving the award. He has secured four wins this season, including his first at the Chinese Grand Prix, followed by victories in Miami and Canada. The Mercedes driver currently leads the standings with 131 points, 43 ahead of teammate George Russell.

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Illustration of Kimi Antonelli celebrating his F1 victory on the podium.
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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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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.

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 has taken the Formula 1 drivers' standings lead with back-to-back wins in China and Japan, becoming the youngest championship leader in history and pressuring Mercedes teammate George Russell. Sky Sports F1 analyst Martin Brundle said Russell should be concerned about the Italian teenager's pace. Nigel Mansell urged Russell to stamp his authority, while Russell expressed confidence after the April break ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has described Kimi Antonelli's strong start to the 2026 season as a wake-up call for Mercedes teammate George Russell. The 19-year-old leads the drivers' standings by nine points after back-to-back victories in China and Japan, amid growing reactions to his surprise championship lead. The team now heads to the Miami Grand Prix.

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Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord said Kimi Antonelli packed three years' worth of learning into his 2025 rookie Formula 1 season. The Italian driver finished seventh in the standings with 150 points after replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. Antonelli has since won the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix and leads the drivers' standings.

 

 

 

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