2026年のF1ドライバーズ選手権は、開幕4戦を終えてキミ・アントネッリが20ポイント差で首位に立っている。開幕戦オーストラリアGPで優勝したジョージ・ラッセルだが、その後はメルセデスのチームメイトに後れを取っている。この状況は、ランド・ノリスが2025年にタイトルを獲得する前に経験した苦闘を彷彿とさせる。
シーズン開幕前は優勝候補の筆頭と目されていたメルセデスだが、期待通りの強さを序盤戦で見せている。しかし、F1参戦2年目のアントネッリが3勝を挙げてリードを広げる一方、ラッセルは開幕戦以来表彰台から遠ざかっている。
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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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George Russell has praised Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli for his perfect start to the 2026 Formula 1 season as the pair vie for the drivers' championship. Antonelli leads the standings after back-to-back wins in China and Japan, nine points ahead of Russell. The British driver shared his thoughts during an event in Geneva.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, outpacing teammate George Russell who will start second despite setup struggles. Antonelli's strong performance continues his impressive start to the 2026 season, where he sits just four points behind Russell in the standings. Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged a backfired adjustment left Russell facing challenges into Sunday's race.
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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.
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.
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James Hinchcliffe has cautioned Kimi Antonelli that George Russell could end his recent winning run at the Canadian Grand Prix later this month. The Mercedes driver leads the championship after victories in China and Japan.