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Sport · UK PlanetF1 1 day ago

Kimi Antonelli to Ferrari? Guenther Steiner predicts world champion’s future

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Sport · World Motorsport.com 1 day ago

Bruno Senna reveals plans to put Kimi Antonelli behind the wheel of Ayrton Senna's F1 car

Former Formula 1 driver Bruno Senna says he wants to give Kimi Antonelli the chance to drive one of Ayrton Senna's cars next year, after the 2026 world champion visited the family's estate in Brazil. Antonelli arrived at the estate days after clinching his maiden F1 championship at the Mexican Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver in the history of the series to win the title. Speaking on ... Keep reading

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Sport · World Motorsport.com 1 day ago

Kimi Antonelli keeps F1 title promise with Italian flag hair at Mercedes factory

Kimi Antonelli has kept his word. Mercedes' new world champion arrived at the team's Brackley factory this week with his hair dyed green, white and red, the colours of the Italian flag, as the team celebrated its successful season at its headquarters. Mercedes posted a video of the moment on social media on Wednesday, showing Antonelli meeting members of the team to laughter, with Toto Wolff ... Keep reading

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Sport · Latin America Formula 1 1 day ago

Bruno Senna recounts Antonelli’s visit to his family farm

In the latest episode of official podcast F1 Beyond The Grid, Bruno Senna opened up on Kimi Antonelli's emotional visit to the family estate of three-time champion Ayrton Senna.

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Sport · EU Formula 1 1 day ago

‘He was immediately fast’ – Antonelli’s junior racing boss on his early potential

Rene Rosin ran Antonelli from F4 up to F2 with the legendary PREMA Racing team, and says the potential was clear from the young Italian's earliest days in the sport.

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F1 · World Motorsport.com 1 day ago

Mercedes explains "unusual" car behaviour behind Kimi Antonelli's costly Interlagos spin

Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has provided an explanation for several spins that occurred for the Silver Arrows in Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix. In his first event since his maiden title was confirmed in Mexico, Kimi Antonelli looked set to capitalise on a poor start by polesitter Lando Norris to snatch the lead from second on the grid, building up a comfortable buffer over ... Keep reading

Sport · EU Motorsport.com 2 days ago

Max Verstappen names the one condition that would make him retire from F1

Max Verstappen says he would walk away from Formula 1 if he ever stopped believing he was the best driver in the field. The four-time world champion has not won the title since 2024, with Lando Norris taking the championship win last year and Kimi Antonelli wrapping up the 2026 championship in Mexico earlier this month. But speaking to the media before the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Verstappen ... Keep reading

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F1 · World Motorsport.com 2 days ago

‘Kimi Antonelli isn’t Ayrton Senna yet, but he may be a Senninha’ – Toto Wolff

To this day, Ayrton Senna remains the last Brazilian Formula 1 driver to have won the world championship. But as a new generation of Auriverde racers finally emerges, they’re not the ones drawing comparisons to the country’s legend. Kimi Antonelli’s spectacular drives this season – and, more superficially, his curly brown hair – have earned him such plaudits, especially after he won ... Keep reading

F1 · World Motorsport.com 3 days ago

Lewis Hamilton to share flight with Mercedes after former team's F1 title triumph

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton's trip back from Interlagos could have been an awkward one after Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff revealed that the Ferrari driver would be travelling with the newly crowned constructors' champions. Mercedes secured its ninth constructors' title at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finishing fourth and ... Keep reading

F1 · UK RaceFans 3 days ago

“The car is steering by itself, don’t you see it?”: How handling trouble baffled Antonelli | Formula 1

Andrea Kimi Antonelli asked Mercedes if they could see why his car handled so strangely after his first pit stop as he fell out of contention for victory.

F1 · UK The Guardian 3 days ago

‘Senna was Senna’: Wolff says it is too soon to compare Kimi Antonelli to F1 great

World champion idolises Brazilian who won three titles ‘He’s a Senninha and not a Senna yet,’ says Toto Wolff Toto Wolff says it is too soon to compare his world champion driver Kimi Antonelli to Ayrton Senna but that the Italian may yet develop into a driver comparable to the Brazilian great whom Antonelli grew up idolising. Antonelli sealed his first Formula One world championship at the Mexican Grand Prix and with a fifth place at Sunday’s São Paulo Grand Prix helped Mercedes secure their...

F1 · UK BBC Sport 4 days ago

Norris wins gripping race after Antonelli and Russell errors

McLaren's Lando Norris wins a gripping Sao Paulo Grand Prix in difficult conditions, as Mercedes secure the 2026 constructors' championship.

F1 · UK Autosport 4 days ago

Leclerc penalised for Lawson clash; Antonelli and Oliver Bearman also punished after F1 Brazilian GP

Charles Leclerc was handed a five-second penalty after the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix for his clash with Liam Lawson, dropping the Ferrari driver down to eighth place in the final results. The Monegasque was battling the Racing Bulls driver for seventh place on lap 69 of the Sao Paulo race when the pair made contact into Juncao, Turn 12, but both were able to continue and finish the ... Keep reading

F1 · World Motorsport.com 4 days ago

Charles Leclerc penalised for Liam Lawson clash; Kimi Antonelli and Oliver Bearman also punished after F1 Brazilian GP

Charles Leclerc was handed a five-second penalty after the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix for his clash with Liam Lawson, dropping the Ferrari driver down to eighth place in the final results. The Monegasque was battling the Racing Bulls driver for seventh place on lap 69 of the Sao Paulo race when the pair made contact into Juncao, Turn 12, but both were able to continue and finish the ... Keep reading

F1 · UK The Guardian 4 days ago

‘Incredible job’: Antonelli praises Mercedes after F1 constructors’ win in Brazil

World champion pays tribute to team at São Paulo GP Norris wins race but says consistency ‘not good enough’ Kimi Antonelli, the new world champion, paid tribute to the 2,500 personnel at his Mercedes team after they secured the F1 constructors’ title in São Paulo, describing them as an amazing group of people. The race at Interlagos was won by McLaren’s Lando Norris but with Antonelli in fifth and his teammate George Russell in fourth it was enough to seal a first constructors’ title for Merc...

F1 · UK Autosport 4 days ago

Antonelli explains "weird" spin and car instability which cost F1 Brazilian GP win

Kimi Antonelli vowed to put aside his Brazilian Grand Prix anger to celebrate Mercedes winning the Formula 1 constructors' title, as he rued the balance issues and the spin that took him out of victory contention. The new world champion had picked up the lead from polesitter Lando Norris at the start, and was building a pretty healthy lead over the Briton in the opening laps of the race. He ... Keep reading

F1 · World Motorsport.com 4 days ago

Kimi Antonelli: "Weird" spin and car instability cost F1 Brazilian GP win

Kimi Antonelli vowed to put aside his Brazilian Grand Prix anger to celebrate Mercedes winning the Formula 1 constructors' title, as he rued the balance issues and the spin that took him out of victory contention. The new world champion had picked up the lead from polesitter Lando Norris at the start, and was building a pretty healthy lead over the Briton in the opening laps of the race. He ... Keep reading

F1 · World Motorsport.com 4 days ago

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali sends heartfelt message to Mercedes after constructors' title victory

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has congratulated Mercedes on winning the 2026 constructors' championship while singling out team principal Toto Wolff for joining Sir Frank Williams in the record books. The Brackley outfit clinched the title with three races to spare at the Brazilian Grand Prix when George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished fourth and fifth, leaving Ferrari, which currently ... Keep reading

F1 · World Motorsport.com 4 days ago

Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc summoned to stewards after F1 Brazilian GP

Following the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, which was convincingly won by outgoing world champion Lando Norris, several drivers still have to pay a visit to the stewards post-race. Kimi Antonelli and a Mercedes representative were required to appear before the stewards at 4.30pm local time over an alleged unsafe release. Mercedes released Antonelli just as Alpine driver Franco Colapinto was ... Keep reading

F1 · UK The Guardian 4 days ago

Norris wins rainy São Paulo Grand Prix as Mercedes clinch constructors’ championship: Formula One 2026 – as it happened

Lando Norris won at Interlagos with Max Verstappen second and Isack Hadjar third, while Mercedes clinched the constructors’ championship We’ve got dancers in the main straight, rain coming down. I’d not be shocked if we see some incidents today – let’s hope everyone stays safe. Oy my days! It’s raining now and Antonelli slides off the track as they go around to get into position! He’s able to adjust, but that’s a warning to all drivers. Continue reading...

F1 · UK Autosport 4 days ago

F1 Brazilian GP: Norris wins in mixed conditions, Mercedes clinch constructors’ title

Lando Norris has snared his third win of 2026 in a mixed weather Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, defeating a resurgent Max Verstappen while Mercedes claimed the world constructors' championship. After reclaiming the lead from his world champion successor Kimi Antonelli early on when he spun off, polesitter Norris thwarted Verstappen's latest stunning Brazil comeback in a race which both started ... Keep reading

F1 · World Motorsport.com 4 days ago

F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris wins in mixed conditions, Mercedes clinch constructors’ title

Lando Norris has snared his third win of 2026 in a mixed weather Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, defeating a resurgent Max Verstappen while Mercedes claimed the world constructors' championship. After reclaiming the lead from his world champion successor Kimi Antonelli early on when he spun off, polesitter Norris thwarted Verstappen's latest stunning Brazil comeback in a race which both started ... Keep reading

F1 · World Motorsport.com 4 days ago

Mercedes crowned 2026 F1 constructors' champion at Brazilian GP

Mercedes has won the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' championship, sealing the title at the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Kimi Antonelli and George Russell started second and seventh on the grid, after the Briton took a five-place grid penalty. While Antonelli took the lead from polesitter Lando Norris at the start of the race and extended his advantage to five seconds over the first seven ... Keep reading

F1 · UK The Guardian 5 days ago

Lando Norris claims F1 São Paulo GP pole as ‘crazy’ rain disrupts qualifying

McLaren driver fastest ahead of Mercedes duo Antonelli to start on front row alongside Norris Mastering the most treacherous of conditions at Interlagos, Lando Norris had the edge to take pole position for McLaren at the São Paulo Grand Prix, having bested a downpour that tested every driver. But with more rain predicted for the race on Sunday, it remains wide open from the front to the very back of the grid. After a qualifying session that took two and a half hours to complete because of del...

F1 · UK The Guardian 5 days ago

São Paulo Formula One Grand Prix qualifying in Brazil – Lando Norris takes pole amid rain, as it happened

️ George Russell second fastest but has five-place penalty ️ Delays mean qualifying took two and a half hours Ted Kravitz talking through the pole chances of Antonelli, Russell and Norris in the upgraded McLaren. Verstappen is going to be at the back of the grid too! Have had technical problems and somehow I missed that. Apologies. Continue reading...

F1 · UK Autosport 5 days ago

F1 Brazilian GP: Verstappen edges out Antonelli to top FP3 as Hamilton hits mechanical trouble

Max Verstappen set the fastest time in Free Practice 3 at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix, narrowly edging out Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari suffered a mechanical issue. The impending threat of rain meant all drivers rushed onto the track – especially Nico Hulkenberg, whose Audi suffered a terminal issue at the hands of rookie Freddie Slater in FP1, preventing him from ... Keep reading

F1 · UK Autosport 6 days ago

F1 Brazilian GP: Antonelli quickest in tricky FP2

Newly-minted world champion Kimi Antonelli topped Friday's second practice session at the Brazilian GP, heading Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in Sao Paulo. At the classic 4.3km Interlagos circuit, Antonelli set his quickest time just before the halfway mark of FP2 as drivers moved towards soft-tyre running, the Italian going faster than Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Despite fans ... Keep reading

F1 · UK The Guardian 6 days ago

Hamilton v Leclerc: how can Ferrari solve problem of two number one drivers?

The Scuderia are hopeful of being in the world championship mix next season but risk puncturing their chances if they can’t corral their men in the cockpits Going into this weekend’s São Paulo Grand Prix, all indications are that the status quo at Ferrari will no longer suffice for Lewis Hamilton if the Scuderia’s ambition to return their first drivers’ Formula One championship since 2007 is to be taken seriously. This year’s drivers’ title is already decided with Kimi Antonelli triumphant at...

F1 · UK Autosport 6 days ago

F1 Brazilian GP: Norris fastest in opening practice from new champion Antonelli

Lando Norris was fastest in first practice at Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix, leading Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. This classification meant the four top teams were again very close to one another. Norris outpaced Antonelli by 0.082s on the soft rubber with a time of 1m11.717s, while Verstappen and Hamilton were two and three tenths adrift respectively. Not all of ... Keep reading

F1 · UK BBC Sport 7 days ago

Antonelli says 2027 preparation starts now

New world champion Kimi Antonelli says he is treating the final races of the season as the beginnings of his campaign to retain the title next year.

F1 · UK BBC Sport 7 days ago

Russell to have 'deep, deep look in mirror'

Mercedes' George Russell speaks about his season after team-mate Kimi Antonelli won the championship

All sport · UK GB News 7 days ago

Kimi Antonelli plans 'special' tribute to Ayrton Senna at Brazilian Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli is planning a "special" tribute to Ayrton Senna at the Brazilian Grand Prix, having emulated his racing hero by becoming the sport's newest world champion. The 20-year-old became the youngest-ever title winner after a podium finish in Mexico saw him claim the championship. The Italian was overcome with joy as he won the drivers' championship with four rounds to go. Antonelli headed straight to Sao Paulo after his win with his mum and dad and Senna's family. TRENDING Stories Vid...

F1 · UK Autosport 7 days ago

How Mercedes can win the F1 world constructors’ title in Brazil

After Kimi Antonelli earned his maiden Formula 1 world title at the Mexico Grand Prix, Mercedes can add a ninth constructors’ trophy to its record in Brazil. The Silver Arrows have won 12 out of 19 grands prix so far this season, meaning they comfortably lead the championship. Only Ferrari can mathematically catch them, but that’s a tall order with a 126-point deficit. Mercedes had a ... Keep reading

F1 · UK Autosport 9 days ago

Red Bull's key strategy call behind Verstappen's Mexico win

Although Sunday at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez was above all Kimi Antonelli's day, there were naturally two other major storylines in the Formula 1 paddock: the tensions at Ferrari and how Fred Vasseur will manage them, plus Max Verstappen's sixth victory in Mexico. When the latter came up in the post-race press conference, the Dutchman immediately joked: "Yeah, they should actually call ... Keep reading

F1 · UK BBC Sport 10 days ago

Russell says F1 title loss 'tough to deal with'

George Russell says the way his season "unravelled" while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli marched to the title have been "tough to deal with".

F1 · UK Autosport 10 days ago

What was Antonelli’s best moment of his F1 title-winning campaign? Our writers have their say

Kimi Antonelli’s record-breaking Formula 1 world championship triumph was highlighted by many superb performances. But which one was his best? Antonelli duly wrapped up his maiden F1 crown in Mexico with four rounds to spare – becoming the youngest-ever world champion in the process. Our writers have picked out the moments they believe turned the Italian from a contender into a world ... Keep reading

F1 · UK GB News 10 days ago

Mercedes fined after 'distraught' George Russell skips media duties following 'catastrophic moment'

Mercedes have been fined after a "distraught" George Russell skipped his media duties after his teammate, Kimi Antonelli, won the world championship. The British driver's team principal, Toto Wolff, said the 28-year-old is suffering a "catastrophic moment" following missing out on the title despite heading into the season as one of the favourites. Antonelli became the youngest-ever world champion after finishing on the podium in Mexico, winning nine races across the season to Russell's three....

F1 · UK BBC Sport 10 days ago

The boy from Bologna who became world champion

A world champion and history maker. This is the story of Kimi Antonelli told by the people of his hometown Bologna.

F1 · UK BBC Sport 10 days ago

A world champion but 'one of us' - a city's pride in Antonelli

As Kimi Antonelli becomes F1 world champion, the people of Bologna hail their hometown hero.

F1 · UK The Guardian 10 days ago

Wolff hails world champion Antonelli as role model in blast at F1’s ‘entitled moaners’

Mercedes team principal hits out at ‘selfish’ drivers Antonelli says he will keep No 12 on his car next season The Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has described his Formula One world champion Kimi Antonelli as a new kind of racing driver who represents the future of the sport, comparing him scathingly to what he called some of the entitled moaners on the grid and declaring “selfless, ruthless” drivers now dead to F1. Antonelli secured his first world title in Mexico City on Sunday, at...

F1 · UK BBC Sport 10 days ago

Antonelli title win 'beginning of something special'

The Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin, Marc Priestley and Jennie Gow reflect on the impact of Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history.

F1 · UK GB News 10 days ago

Kimi Antonelli made to wait for world title trophy despite winning championship in Mexico

Kimi Antonelli has been made to wait for his world championship trophy despite winning the title in Mexico. The Italian made history by becoming the youngest-ever world champion at 20 years and 68 days, after finishing on the podium at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. He celebrated his title alongside Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, but didn't receive the world championship silverware. The FIA, the sport's governing body, reportedly turned down a special request from Formula One to bring...

F1 · UK The Guardian 10 days ago

How Kimi Antonelli saw off the grid to become F1’s youngest world champion

Mercedes driver makes history at 20 years old by exceeding all expectations in only his second season Before the 2026 season had begun there was something of a consensus within Formula One. Mercedes appeared to have the fastest car and George Russell was favourite for the title. Beside him in what was indeed a dominant Mercedes, his teenage teammate, Kimi Antonelli, was the prodigious talent who was expected to require honing after a tricky rookie season. Said consensus lasted one race, by th...

F1 · UK GB News 10 days ago

Emotional Kimi Antonelli 'couldn't see' in last lap of Mexico Grand Prix before being crowned world champion

An emotional Kimi Antonelli admitted he "couldn't see" in the last lap of the Mexico Grand Prix before being crowned world champion. The Italian made history by winning the Drivers' Championship at the age of 20 years and 68 days, becoming the youngest world champion after surpassing Sebastian Vettel's record. Going into the race, Antonelli needed only a ninth-place finish or better to win the title, but after finishing on the podium for the 16th time this season, the youngster became Italy's...

News · EU DW 11 days ago

Kimi Antonelli makes history as youngest F1 champion

Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953 when he finished third in Sunday's thrilling and crash-hit Mexico City Grand Prix.

F1 · UK BBC Sport 11 days ago

Antonelli clinched the title - but who shone most in Mexico? Driver ratings

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Mexico City Grand Prix.

F1 · UK The Guardian 11 days ago

‘I’ve cried way too much today’: Kimi Antonelli fights back tears after F1 title win

20-year-old seals championship after finishing third in Mexico Fellow drivers unite in praise for sport’s youngest ever champion Having enjoyed a moment he said he would remember forever, an emotional Kimi Antonelli was moved to tears once more in remembering his grandfather after the Italian won the Formula One world championship at the Mexican Grand Prix. In turn, his fellow drivers were unstinting in their praise for the new champion, who took his debut title with third place at the Autódr...

F1 · UK BBC Sport 11 days ago

How Antonelli 'blew everyone away' to make F1 history

Kimi Antonelli seems destined for Formula 1 greatness after winning his first world title, writes Andrew Benson.

F1 · UK BBC Sport 11 days ago

Antonelli becomes world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico

Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.

F1 · UK The Guardian 11 days ago

Mexican Formula One Grand Prix: Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion as Verstappen wins – as it happened

️ Report: Antonelli wins world championship at age of 20 ️ Antonelli claims the Formula One crown – his season in pictures Lap 4 of 71: Hamilton inquires as to what action is being taken. He’s assured that people are looking into it. For now: Continue reading...

F1 · UK The Guardian 11 days ago

Kimi Antonelli claims the Formula One crown – his season in pictures

The 20-year-old Italian becomes the youngest F1 champion. From Shanghai to Mexico City, we look at his record-breaking season Continue reading...

F1 · UK Autosport 11 days ago

F1 Mexico GP: Antonelli becomes youngest world champion as Verstappen holds off Hamilton for victory

Kimi Antonelli has written history by becoming Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion at the Mexico Grand Prix, as Red Bull's Max Verstappen beat Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to win the race. Verstappen seized control of the race during the only pitstop of the race on lap 28 of 71, leapfrogging early leader Charles Leclerc, and he fended off Leclerc's team-mate Hamilton to take victory, with ... Keep reading

F1 · UK BBC Sport 11 days ago

Antonelli heads list of F1's youngest champions

As Kimi Antonelli becomes F1's youngest world champion, we look at how his achievement compares with some of the drivers who previously held the record.

F1 · UK The Guardian 11 days ago

Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion with third place in Mexican GP

20-year-old clinches title with four races to go Verstappen wins race ahead of Hamilton Kimi Antonelli etched his name into the Formula One record books as world champion and as a deserved and popular winner whose verve and extraordinary skill has been thrilling to watch, turning what many thought might have been an unlikely title tilt into a triumphant march, sealed with tears of joy at the Mexican Grand Prix. In taking his debut F1 title for Mercedes, the 20-year-old Antonelli, with his tou...

F1 · UK BBC Sport 11 days ago

How much do you know about F1 champion Antonelli?

Kimi Antonelli has been crowned Formula 1 world champion - how well do you know the Mercedes driver?

All sport · UK BBC Sport 11 days ago

Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who became world champion

Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he developed to become the F1 champion at the age of 20.

F1 · UK GB News 11 days ago

Kimi Antonelli wins Formula One World Championship and becomes youngest-ever driver to claim title

Kimi Antonelli has won the Formula One World Championship, becoming the youngest-ever driver to claim the title. In a historic race in Mexico, the Italian crossed the line in third, winning the Championship with four rounds to go. The young Mercedes driver has had an incredible campaign, winning nine races and standing on the podium 16 times. Antonelli's first Grand Prix victory came in March at the Chinese Grand Prix, and since then, the Italian has shown no signs of slowing down. TRENDING S...

F1 · UK The Guardian 12 days ago

Lewis Hamilton storms to his first Ferrari pole at F1 Mexican GP with Antonelli fourth

George Russell second on grid after qualifying Antonelli well placed as he nears title confirmation Even as Formula One’s young gun Kimi Antonelli remains on course to claim his first world championship on Sunday it was the veteran, seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton who gave a salutary reminder that there is very much fight left in the old dog yet as he claimed a spectacular pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Hamilton delivered a superb lap for Ferrari to secure his first pole for...

F1 · UK GB News 14 days ago

Toto Wolff reflects on Kimi Antonelli's rise as Italian looks set to win Drivers' Championship

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has reflected on Kimi Antonelli's rise to the top of Formula One as he looks set to win the Drivers' Championship. The Italian needs just two points to become the youngest-ever world champion, breaking Sebastian Vettel's record set in 2010. It has been a meteoric rise for Antonelli, who is only in his second year of the sport, having replaced Lewis Hamilton at the Brackley-based outfit. Wolff recognised that it hasn't been smooth sailing for the 20-year-old,...

F1 · UK BBC Sport 17 days ago

'He doesn't feel pressure!' - how Antonelli is cruising to title

Rosanna Tennant, Guenther Steiner and Damon Hill discuss teenager Kimi Antonelli's phenomenal performance in winning the US Grand Prix.

F1 · UK BBC Sport 18 days ago

Kimi Antonelli wins US GP but title must wait

Teenager Kimi Antonelli dominated in Austin but must wait to clinch the world championship

F1 · UK GB News 18 days ago

Kimi Antonelli reveals race plan after surprise US Grand Prix pole puts first world title within reach

Kimi Antonelli has revealed his plan to turn a surprise United States Grand Prix pole into victory as the Mercedes star stands on the brink of clinching his first Formula One world title on Sunday. The 20-year-old can secure the championship in Austin if he wins, Lewis Hamilton finishes lower than fourth and George Russell ends up below eighth. He beat Max Verstappen to pole by 0.179 seconds, with Red Bull's Isack Hadjar qualifying third. Hamilton will start fifth for Ferrari, while Antonelli...

F1 · UK GB News 32 days ago

Max Verstappen cruises to victory in Singapore and wins back-to-back Grand Prix

Max Verstappen has cruised to victory in Singapore to win back-to-back Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver was in complete control from start to finish, maintaining a strong advantage and giving Charles Leclerc no chance to close in. The Monegasque finished second, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished third. The result means Antonelli has the opportunity to win the drivers' championship in Austin, Texas, in two weeks' time. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Verstappen retained the lea...

F1 · UK GB News 36 days ago

George Russell dealt major blow ahead of Singapore Grand Prix

British driver George Russell will start from the back of the grid at the Singapore Grand Prix. Russell, 28, has taken a power-unit penalty after exceeding the limit on several components of his car. The Mercedes driver dramatically retired from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia last weekend after sitting in third with just five laps to go. He had to pull over behind a safety car after an engine failure, leaving him with a mountain of work to catch teammate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' cha...

F1 · UK GB News 39 days ago

George Russell breaks silence after being forced to retire from Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

George Russell is “beyond disappointment” after a power-unit failure forced him to retire from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia five laps from the finish on Sunday. The Mercedes driver had been running third behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen when his car stopped. The retirement cost Russell a likely podium and dealt another blow to his championship hopes, with Antonelli extending his lead to 84 points. Russell was left to reflect on another mechanical setback in a season th...

F1 · UK GB News 39 days ago

Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton make feelings clear after turbulent Bahrain Grand Prix

Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton have spoken out after a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, where rain and a late retirement reshaped the race. Verstappen secured his first win of the season and Red Bull’s first with their own power unit, ending a 10-month wait for victory in the process. He controlled proceedings after a scrappy opening, beating Mercedes’ Antonelli and Ferrari’s Hamilton to secure glory. “It’s a really nice one [win] after the year we’ve had and the pro...

F1 · UK GB News 39 days ago

Max Verstappen beats Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton to win Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Max Verstappen ended Red Bull’s wait for a victory this season with a commanding win in a rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix staged in Malaysia, as Lewis Hamilton charged from the back to claim third. The race at Sepang was delayed by 90 minutes after torrential rain and a string of technical glitches turned the formation laps into a slow, confusing procession behind the Safety Car. Officials then faced further questions over how to restore the starting order before the race could begin. Verstappen...

F1 · UK BBC Sport 50 days ago

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