Kimi Antonelli Archives

George Russell reflects on the first three rounds of the F1 2026 season amid Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli’s early-season surge

Russell targeting greater consistency after early F1 2026 season title swing

Magdalena Put22 hours ago22 hours ago08 mins

George Russell started the F1 2026 season as the favourite for the title given his experience and Mercedes’s strong form, but the opening rounds of the championship quickly shifted the narrative. While Russell dominated the season opener in Melbourne, back-to-back wins for teammate Kimi Antonelli swung the momentum—and points advantage—in the Italian’s favour. With Antonelli…

Kimi Antonelli on track in FP3 for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, still using the engine trick

Antonelli relieved “not so safe” Mercedes F1 engine trick is now banned

Nicolas Lopes1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli believes the FIA’s recent ban on an engine mode used by Mercedes and Red Bull to “trick” the system in qualifying for the first few races of 2026 has been a positive change in terms of safety. The two teams exploited an ’emergency shutdown’ mode for the MGU-K, which would…

Kimi Antonelli during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

“It’s been a very strong start” — Antonelli on his impressive 2026 F1 season so far

Yi Xing Lim3 days ago3 days ago04 mins

The 2026 F1 season is proving to be a remarkable campaign for Mercedes F1’s Kimi Antonelli, who has already achieved a podium finish, two wins, and two pole positions. Heading into the month-long break, the 19 year-old stormed to victory in Suzuka, extending his championship lead to 9 points over his teammate George Russell ahead…

Mercedes and McLaren complete Pirelli F1 tyre test at Nürburgring

James O'Connor5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

Mercedes and McLaren have completed a Pirelli F1 tyre test across Tuesday and Wednesday at the legendary Nürburgring circuit in Germany. Both teams ran with their 2026 cars, although the Italian tyre manufacturer dictated all the run plans. Following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, the tyre test that was due…

Helmut Marko: Mercedes to lock out 2026 F1 championship as Russell faces "refreshing" threat from Antonelli

Helmut Marko: Mercedes to lock out 2026 F1 title as Russell faces “refreshing” threat from Antonelli

Rachel Stephens5 days ago6 days ago03 mins

We’re only three rounds into the F1 2026 season, but Helmut Marko says the emerging pattern is one of success for Mercedes, particularly for their young driver, Kimi Antonelli. According to Helmut Marko, former advisor to Red Bull, both championship trophies will end up in Mercedes’ headquarters in Brackley. In a recent interview with Austria’s…

Oscar Piastri has reflected on Mercedes's pace advantage and how Ferrari can influence McLaren's development trajectory during the 2026 F1 season

Piastri discusses Mercedes’s advantage over McLaren and drawing inspiration from Ferrari in 2026 F1 season

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Oscar Piastri has shared his insights on Mercedes’s pace advantage, Ferrari’s ability to battle the Brackley-based outfit so far, how McLaren can draw inspiration from more than one team when it comes to the development trajectory of the MCL40, and the inconsistencies in the usage of the SLM in the 2026 F1 season. Despite their…

Wolff on Antonelli’s growth and win at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Antonina Jaromin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Mercedes leaves the 2026 F1 Japanese GP with another victory for Kimi Antonelli, who becomes the youngest-ever Drivers’ Championship standings leader after overtaking teammate George Russell. Sunday’s race began with the Mercedes drivers suffering from slow getaways, as Antonelli dropped from P1 to P6 and the Brit from P2 to P4. However, they both eventually…

Mercedes F1's Kimi Antonelli during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Antonelli on his “very special win” at 2026 F1 Japanese GP despite poor start

Yi Xing Lim3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Kimi Antonelli has found his way back to the top step of the podium, securing back-to-back Grand Prix victories and his second career win at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. The 19 year-old Italian impressed throughout the weekend, once again out-qualifying his teammate George Russell and securing pole position for the second race in a…

Mercedes F1's Kimi Antonelli during Qualifying at 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Antonelli reflects on second consecutive pole after “really clean” Qualifying at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Yi Xing Lim3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Fresh off his maiden win in Shanghai, Mercedes F1’s Kimi Antonelli carried his momentum into Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, claiming his second pole position of his career and season.The 19 year-old, who secured his first Grand Prix pole in Shanghai, appeared to be quick finding his rhythm and pace around the high-speed…

Mercedes show promise at the 2026 Japanese GP as Russell and Antonelli note progress, with balance and energy issues still to resolve

Progress and problems define Mercedes’ Friday at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Mercedes showed steady promise across Friday’s running at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, with George Russell leading the team’s charge and Kimi Antonelli continuing his upward trajectory. Russell ran with confidence from the outset, delivering consistent pace and positioning himself among the front-runners in both sessions. Antonelli built into the day, steadily improving his lap…