O ex-engenheiro de Fórmula 1, Rob Smedley, descreveu o piloto da Mercedes, Kimi Antonelli, como um talento geracional após seu forte início na temporada de 2026.
Smedley fez os comentários no podcast High Performance Racing. Ele destacou o controle de carro e a precisão de Antonelli após observar o jovem de 19 anos durante as corridas recentes. O italiano lidera o campeonato de pilotos com 43 pontos de vantagem sobre seu companheiro de equipe, George Russell, após cinco etapas.
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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 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.
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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.
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 pledged that his intra-team rivalry with George Russell at Mercedes will stay respectful and avoid the internal tensions once seen between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.
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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.