Key Highlights: Newly crowned 2026 Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Antonelli praised Mercedes team-mate George Russell for his extraordinary single-lap qualifying pace. Despite clinching the world title during a season marred by misfortune for Russell, Antonelli is analyzing the Briton’s telemetry to master his Q3 execution. Antonelli emphasized that maximizing track position is crucial under ...
Key Highlights: Kimi Antonelli has spoken out for the first time as Formula 1’s youngest World Champion ahead of the upcoming Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver highlighted a meaningful video message from previous record-holder Sebastian Vettel alongside congratulations from peers including Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris. ...
Key Highlights George Russell opened up about the emotional toll of his frustrating campaign after skipping media duties following the Mexico City Grand Prix to escape what he termed a “rubbish season”. Teammate Kimi Antonelli mathematically secured the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship with a third-place finish, becoming the youngest title winner in the sport’s history ...
Key Highlights: Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion in 2026 at 20 years and 68 days old, eclipsing Sebastian Vettel’s long-standing benchmark by over three years. Under FIA Super Licence rules revised in 2024, a 17-year-old granted an age exemption could theoretically become world champion if they win the drivers’ title in ...
Key Highlights: The Formula 1 triple header concludes with Round 20 at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from November 6–8. Newly crowned Drivers’ Champion Kimi Antonelli leads the field into Brazil, while Mercedes needs just three points over Ferrari to seal the Constructors’ Championship. Pirelli brings a softer tyre ...
Key Highlights: Kimi Antonelli overcame a cracked sump and severe oil leak in the final laps of the Mexico City Grand Prix to secure his maiden Formula 1 World Championship. Mercedes Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord revealed the engine was right on the verge of retirement before the 20-year-old brought the car home in third ...
Key Highlights: Kimi Antonelli has made Formula 1 history following the Mexico Grand Prix, becoming the sport’s youngest-ever world champion at 20 years, two months, and seven days old. Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen praised Antonelli’s pure talent, strong parental guidance from his father Marco, and his ability to thrive under the intense spotlight at ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes is on the brink of securing its ninth Formula 1 constructors’ championship at the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo. Following Kimi Antonelli’s maiden drivers’ title win in Mexico, Mercedes needs only to outscore second-placed Ferrari by at least three points to clinch the teams’ crown. The 2026 campaign represents the ...
Key Highlights Max Verstappen has unveiled a Brazil-themed helmet featuring green, yellow, and blue for the upcoming Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver holds strong ties to Brazil through his partner Kelly Piquet, his friendship with Gabriel Bortoleto, and past victories at Interlagos in 2019, 2023, and 2024. Other drivers are also marking ...
Key Highlights Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli will race in a custom tribute helmet honoring Ayrton Senna at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The tribute marks the 35th anniversary of Senna’s iconic, first home victory at Interlagos in 1991. Antonelli confirmed he will retain his signature race number 12 for the 2027 season rather than switching to ...
Key Highlights: Fresh off clinching his maiden Formula 1 championship at the Mexican Grand Prix, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli visited the Senna family home in Brazil. During the visit to the Fazenda Dois Lagos estate, Antonelli sat in Ayrton Senna’s iconic 1986 Lotus 98T and drove on the property’s private kart track. Antonelli was hosted ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell will swap their traditional black and turquoise race suits for special purple designs at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Created in partnership with Brazilian financial institution Nubank, the apparel pays tribute to Brazil’s golden era of Formula 1 alongside nods to local motorsport icons ...