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Kimi Antonelli celebrating at the Red Bull Ring after leading F1 practice sessions.
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Kimi Antonelli tops both Friday practices at Austrian GP

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli completed a perfect Friday at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix by leading both free practice sessions at the Red Bull Ring. The championship leader set the fastest time in FP2 with a lap of 1m07.014s, ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

Kimi Antonelli confirmed that Mercedes will introduce corrective measures to its Formula 1 power unit starting at the Austrian Grand Prix. The updates follow his Barcelona retirement and earlier issues in Miami and Montreal.

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Mercedes technical director James Allison has rejected online speculation that the team favours one of its drivers in the 2026 Formula 1 title fight. Allison described the notion as alien to the team's culture during an appearance on the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show.

Kimi Antonelli claimed victory in the Monaco Grand Prix, setting a record as the youngest Grand Slam winner in Formula 1 history. The Mercedes driver dominated after Max Verstappen retired early due to engine issues.

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Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula 1 grand slam at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. The Mercedes driver won from pole position while leading every lap and setting the fastest lap of the race.

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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Sky Sports pundit Jamie Chadwick believes George Russell's retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix prevented potential conflict within the Mercedes team. Russell had been racing wheel-to-wheel with teammate Kimi Antonelli for 30 laps before exiting the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

 

 

 

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