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.
Antonelli secured the result after starting from pole position at the Miami International Autodrome. He overcame an inconsistent start and technical issues with the paddle shift during the race. His engineer, Bono, helped calm him as he addressed the problem mid-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.
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, becoming the youngest driver to do so. Mercedes teammate George Russell trails by nine points despite earlier successes. Analysts like Karun Chandhok believe Antonelli can contend for the title, while urging Russell to stay calm ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
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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.
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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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.
Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for Mercedes at the Miami Grand Prix, finishing four tenths ahead of teammate George Russell in fifth. Russell attributed his struggles to the low-grip track conditions. The 19-year-old championship leader holds a seven-point edge over the Briton heading into Sunday's race.
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Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, taking the championship lead with his second consecutive win. The Mercedes driver started from pole but dropped to sixth due to wheelspin. He credited a timely safety car for aiding his recovery.