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The 'garage-born' boy who started racing on his father's lap
At 19, Kimi Antonelli dominates the F1 championship, and his story begins at age 10, 320 km/h, and a Lamborghini at the Adria circuit.
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Mercedes: Antonelli and Russell's Rivalry Is Healthy
Deputy team principal Bradley Lord insists there are no hidden games between the drivers as both battle for the championship title.
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Zandvoort Bids Farewell to Formula 1: The Final Race
After a 36-year hiatus and a triumphant return in 2021, the legendary Dutch circuit hosts its last Grand Prix this weekend, featuring the debut of the sprint format and a tight title battle.
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Mercedes Braces for a Fierce Battle in the Second Half of the Season
Despite leading both championships, the Brackley-based team is aware of the pressure that comes with title fights. Reliability issues have already cost them valuable points, and the return of racing in Zandvoort brings a new dynamic.
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Five Lessons from the First Half of the F1 Season
From Kimi Antonelli breaking records to Cadillac making history, the first half of the 2026 season has delivered key takeaways that will shape the rest of the championship.
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Numbers Reveal How Much Antonelli Has Improved by 2026
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Verstappen reveals what impresses him about the 19-year-old leader
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Antonelli: 'I Let Pressure Destroy Me', A Candid Confession About the Hell of a Debut Season
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Antonelli Leads at Mid-Season
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Antonelli Writes History, Hamilton Celebrates: The Five Biggest Dramas of the 2026 F1 Season
The first half of the season brought a new record holder at the top of the standings, Hamilton's first win for Ferrari, and early whispers of driver shuffles. Meanwhile, Aston Martin grapples with chronic issues.
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Verstappen: Antonelli 'Solid as a Rock', Impressive First Half of Season
The four-time world champion from Red Bull praised 19-year-old championship leader Kimi Antonelli, while also acknowledging his own car troubles.
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Ferrari Tests Mercedes' Qualifying Trick: 0.050 Seconds Could Secure Pole
The trick provides additional battery power at the finish line, and a gain of just 0.050 seconds in today's closely matched Formula 1 can be decisive for securing pole position.
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Domenicali Praises Antonelli Amid Record Viewership and Attendance in F1
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has praised young Kimi Antonelli, as data shows all races this season are sold out and TV viewership is seeing strong growth.
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Domenicali: F1 Season Finale Could Move to Europe, Malaysia Confirmed for Bahrain GP
Formula 1 President and CEO announced the possibility of moving the final races from the Middle East to Europe and confirmed the return of Sepang for the Bahrain Grand Prix in October.
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Record Attendance and Viewership Growth: 2026 F1 Season in Impressive Numbers
In the first 11 races, attendance records were broken at five circuits, TV viewership is up by double digits, and young Kimi Antonelli leads the championship with six wins.
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Sky Sports rates F1 drivers: Antonelli shines with 9/10, Verstappen and Norris follow
Kimi Antonelli leads the standings with five consecutive wins, while behind him stand out current champion Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, for whom victory still eludes.
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Antonelli Leads After Hungary Ahead of Hamilton, Malaysia Joins F1 Calendar 2026
Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) tops the standings with 219 points, Lewis Hamilton 50 points behind in second. Lando Norris victorious at the Hungaroring.
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Norris: 'I was better than Piastri in every sense' in battle for victory at Hungarian GP
Lando Norris celebrated at the Hungaroring after teammate Oscar Piastri retired due to a gearbox failure, with Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli completing the podium.
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Blue Flag Chaos Marks Hungarian GP, Norris Celebrates Amid Controversy
A signaling system malfunction led to a crash between Piastri and Sainz, and Toto Wolff sharply criticized team engineers for poor management of lapped traffic.
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Norris triumphs in Hungary after Piastri drama, Verstappen second
Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26, 2026, after teammate Oscar Piastri retired due to a gearbox failure, while Max Verstappen, despite weekend problems, secured second place.