Kimi Antonelli

George Russell says it was just not his year, congratulates team-mate Kimi Antonelli on world title

George Russell started the year as the bookmakers’ title favourite, a race winner and the more experienced driver at Mercedes.

In the Driver’s Seat

Freshly minted champion Kimi Antonelli the perfect antidote to F1’s Piranha Club

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrates winning the Formula One world championship title with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (left) and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton on Nov 1.

Lewis Hamilton laments Ferrari’s missed one-two after Charles Leclerc clash in Mexico

Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc goes off track ahead of Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton during the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix, on Nov 1.

Outgoing F1 world champ Norris says Antonelli deserves more credit for ‘insane job’ this season

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became the sport’s youngest champion on Nov 1, in only his second season.

New F1 world champ Kimi Antonelli can be one of the greats and has nothing to prove, says Wolff

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrates after finishing third in the race and clinching the 2026 Formula One World Championship on Nov 1.

Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 world champion at 20 years old

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrating after finishing third in the race and clinching the 2026 Formula One World Championship.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc fastest in Mexico practice, Kimi Antonelli returns from sickness

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in action during the practice session, ahead of the Nov 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Russell admits absence of rivalry because he cannot match Antonelli

Mercedes' British F1 driver George Russell gestures during the official Formula One Press conference at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on Oct 29.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli ready for final push to become F1’s youngest champion

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli celebrating on the podium on Oct 25, after winning the United States Grand Prix.

Mercedes spent millions on nurturing Antonelli after Ferrari said no

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli set to become Italy’s first Formula 1 champion in 73 years, and F1’s youngest ever.

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