Kimi Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli wins chaotic 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix for third straight victory amid incidents, penalties, and international acclaim
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Kimi Antonelli claimed his third consecutive victory at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix on May 3, his first from pole despite a poor start, extending his championship lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell to 20 points (100-80). The 19-year-old Italian held off McLaren's Lando Norris in a race packed with spins, crashes, safety cars, and penalties for Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, earning praise from international media and celebrity cheers from Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi.
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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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.
Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the sole practice session for the Miami Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by 0.297 seconds. Kimi Antonelli, the Formula 1 championship leader, faced power unit issues that ended his session early. The session marked the first on-track action since Japan due to cancelled Middle East races.
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Lando Norris secured pole position for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix sprint race in an upgraded McLaren, beating Mercedes' championship-leading Kimi Antonelli by 0.222 seconds in SQ3. Reigning champion Norris set the fastest time of 1:27.869, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri third, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fourth, Red Bull's Max Verstappen fifth, and Mercedes' George Russell sixth after tyre struggles. Russell expressed surprise at rivals' big performance jumps after Mercedes' dominant start to 2026.
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.
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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.
Kimi Antonelli earns right to lead F1 title race, says Coulthard
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mandag, 4. mai 2026, 22:28Antonelli's Miami dominance delivers third straight F1 win amid rival upgrades and team praise
mandag, 4. mai 2026, 14:08George Russell credits Antonelli-inspired changes for Miami GP recovery
mandag, 4. mai 2026, 14:06Montoya: Antonelli could mentally dominate Russell with Canada win
onsdag, 29. april 2026, 15:46Experts back Kimi Antonelli's F1 title hopes after early wins
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mandag, 27. april 2026, 22:40Bradley Lord praises Kimi Antonelli's rapid learning in rookie F1 season
lørdag, 25. april 2026, 18:24Mercedes pranks Kimi Antonelli to keep him grounded in F1 lead
tirsdag, 21. april 2026, 00:59Guenther Steiner explains young drivers' quick adaptation to 2026 F1 rules