メルセデスはキミ・アントネッリに対し、今年はノルドシュライフェでレースをしてはならないと通達した。この決定は、19歳のアントネッリが必要なライセンスの取得に関心を示したことを受けてのもの。チーム関係者は、彼がF1にのみ集中することを望んでいる。
メルセデスの副チーム代表を務めるブラッドリー・ロードは、ニュルブルクリンク24時間レースの期間中にこの立場を明確にした。同氏はNitroに対し、チームとしてアントネッリに今年のDMSBノルドシュライフェ・パーミット（許可証）の取得を認めないと語った。ロードは、アントネッリは恐らく冗談でそのアイデアを口にしたのだろうとし、世界選手権で4回優勝した後に挑戦すればよいのではないかと示唆した。
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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.
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 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.
David Coulthard has highlighted the role of Kimi Antonelli's family and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff in helping the young driver stay focused during his championship lead.
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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.
Helmut Marko, former Red Bull advisor, forecasts a drivers' championship duel between Mercedes teammates George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in 2026. Mercedes has dominated the season's opening races under new regulations. Antonelli leads the standings after strong qualifying and two victories.
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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has praised Mercedes' championship-leading Kimi Antonelli as essential 'fresh blood' for the sport after two early-season wins in his 2026 title challenge. The Italian driver's talent and personality are inspiring young fans, potentially shifting attention from Ferrari.