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Kimi Antonelli leads 2026 F1 championship with 81-point lead

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is dominating the 2026 Formula 1 season, holding an 81-point lead over teammate George Russell with nine races remaining. Antonelli has secured eight victories so far, including a recent win at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. His performance has placed him on the verge of breaking Sebastian Vettel’s record as the youngest F1 World Champion.

George Russell has acknowledged that Antonelli is currently outperforming him, while Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff stated the team is working to unlock Russell’s full potential. Amidst his success, Antonelli has addressed rumors regarding a future move to Ferrari, stating that while he is currently very happy and feels a sense of gratitude toward Mercedes for supporting him since age 12, he does not rule out any future possibilities.

Beyond the track, Antonelli recently made a public appearance in San Marino for the Sport in Fiera event, where he met with young fans and emphasized the importance of pursuing dreams through sport.

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Ferrari · Formula 1 · George Russell · Kimi Antonelli · Max Verstappen · McLaren · Mercedes · Nico Rosberg · Sebastian Vettel · Toto Wolff

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