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Nico Rosberg has warned that Kimi Antonelli could come under increasing pressure in the 2026 F1 title fight Kimi Antonelli could become "more and more panicked" in his bid for the 2026 Formula 1 championship if upgrades from McLaren and Ferrari drag him back into the pack, warns 2016 F1 champion Nico Rosberg.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 16

How Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes made their own luck in Madrid

Antonelli's Madrid victory owed plenty to fortunate VSC timing, but the Italian and Mercedes also played their part in making sure they could take advantage There’s no doubt everything fell perfectly into place for Kimi Antonelli to win Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 15

Kimi Antonelli's Spanish GP win will still "sting", says James Hinchcliffe

James Hinchcliffe believes Kimi Antonelli’s Spanish Grand Prix victory will still sting after Lando Norris showed stronger pace Mercedes driver and current

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 13

Kimi Antonelli's "precious" moment with father goes viral after Spanish GP win

Kimi Antonelli shared a heartwarming moment with his father, Marco, after claiming his eighth F1 victory at the Spanish Grand Prix A moment shared between Kimi Antonelli and his father, Marco Antonelli, has gone viral after the Mercedes driver celebrated his eighth Formula 1 win at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 12

Kimi Antonelli "should be in a Ferrari" after Monza win, says Guenther Steiner

Guenther Steiner reflects on championship leader Kimi Antonelli's historic victory at Monza Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes driver and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli "should be in a Ferrari" following his impressive win at the Italian Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 11

George Russell 'overanalysing everything' as Kimi Antonelli extends F1 lead, says former driver

Juan Pablo Montoya believes George Russell is overanalysing his driving Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has claimed that while George Russell is "trying to overanalyse everything" behind the wheel, his team-mate and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli is allowing his driving to unfold naturally.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 11

George Russell reveals when he’ll take his own F1 engine penalty

After Kimi Antonelli took a penalty in Monza, George Russell is waiting for Mercedes’ new power unit to exceed his own quota George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 8

Juan Pablo Montoya: Mercedes should have double-stacked George Russell and Kimi Antonelli at Monza

Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes compromised George Russell’s Italian Grand Prix by not double-stacking its drivers under the virtual safety car Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes compromised George Russell's Italian Grand Prix by not double-stacking its drivers under the virtual safety car.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 7

Who slept best last night: Marco Antonelli

Kimi Antonelli is now officially a son of the whole nation - something his dad is surely proud of Adjectives are overrated. Facts and numbers usually speak louder.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 6

Why Mercedes didn't pit George Russell under virtual safety car in Italian GP: "We didn't know which strategy was better"

Toto Wolff revealed Mercedes' software predicted George Russell would still win the race on his strategy Kimi Antonelli's sensational win from the back of the grid in the Italian Grand Prix was thanks to a great drive, but perhaps also a little help from strategy and a timely virtual safety car.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 6

George Russell "not even thinking" of F1 title comeback as Kimi Antonelli "in control"

Mercedes driver George Russell has all but waved the white flag in his intra-team Formula 1 title battle after being beaten by Kimi Antonelli at the Italian Grand Prix Mercedes driver George Russell says he is "not even thinking" about a Formula 1 title comeback as his accepting Kimi Antonelli's 66-point advantage will be tough to overcome.

F1, Antonelli in legendary style at Monza: wins from 19th on the grid

Ferrari struggle in the Italian Grand Prix Twenty-six overtakes sealed one of the most incredible victories in F1 history. Andrea Kimi Antonelli added another extraordinary chapter to his 2026 season by winning the Italian GP from the back of the grid.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 5

"I did what the team asked": Kimi Antonelli expects George Russell to return favour later in season

With a grid penalty compromising his own Monza weekend, Kimi Antonelli focused on helping title rival George Russell in qualifying - and expects the favour to be returned After helping George Russell with a tow in Monza qualifying, Kimi Antonelli says he expects his team-mate and championship rival to act in the same way later in the season.

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Formula One News / Motorsport / September 5

Why Kimi Antonelli’s Italian GP recovery may be tougher than expected

Fernando Alonso tipped Antonelli to climb from last to third at Monza, but Ferrari’s improved engine performance has made the Mercedes driver less confident

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 2

Five things to look out for at the F1 Italian GP

Monza hosts round 13 of F1 2026 this weekend Formula 1 hosts round 13 of its 2026 campaign this weekend with the Italian Grand Prix, and there are plenty of talking points heading into Monza.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 30

Kimi Antonelli credits 2025 struggles for stronger 2026 F1 campaign

Kimi Antonelli credits the challenges of his 2025 rookie season with making him mentally stronger as he leads the 2026 Formula 1 championship Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has credited his tricky rookie Formula 1 campaign in 2025 with making him mentally stronger in 2026.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 30

George Russell also set for F1 engine penalty – but Mercedes yet to decide when

With Kimi Antonelli set to take a back-of-the-grid penalty at the Italian GP, Mercedes is weighing up where is best for Geroge Russell to serve the same

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 28

Kimi Antonelli reveals special Mercedes gesture after maiden F1 win

Kimi Antonelli has revealed Mercedes let him keep the original trophy from his maiden Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed the team allowed him to keep the original winner's trophy from his maiden Formula 1 victory.

Formula One News / Motorsport / August 28

Mercedes on Dutch GP team orders: We would’ve done the exact same thing the other way around

After reviewing its Dutch GP, Mercedes is confident its team order to allow Kimi Antonelli to overtake George Russell was the right call to ensure the

Formula One News / RFKRacingDigest / August 27

'Kimi came out behind George'- Mercedes team responds to why they swapped cars at the F1 Dutch GP

Mercedes made a late call at Zandvoort that saw George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli swap positions, but the decision wasn’t about favoring one driver over the other.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / June 7

Antonelli Masters Monte Carlo Chaos for Fifth Straight Victory as Title Race Shakes Up

MONTE CARLO: Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured a masterful, flawless victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, conquering a chaotic street race defined by a crumbling track surface, an epidemic of pit lane penalties, and high-profile retirements.

Formula One News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 26

Toto Wolff Warns Mercedes May Need To Limit Antonelli–Russell Battles After Canada Clash

After an intense wheel-to-wheel battle that left George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli exhausted, Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes may need to take a stronger role in managing their on-track clashes.

Formula One News / HITC / May 9

George Russell accused of pointing fingers at Mercedes as early-season pressure mounts

George Russell has found himself under fire after comments that appeared to suggest Mercedes were behind his early-season struggles, with momentum shifting in favour of Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the title race.

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / May 3

Messi proves to be good luck charm for Antonelli in historic win at 2026 Miami Grand Prix

Lionel Messi proves to be good luck charm for Kimi Antonelli in historic win at 2026 Miami Grand Prix

Antonelli won the 57-lap race at Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium after capturing the pole on Saturday.

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Formula One News / Outlook India / May 2

Miami GP Qualifying: Kimi Antonelli Takes Pole Dramatically After Sprint Setback

Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli bounced back from a challenging sprint race to claim pole position Max Verstappen secured a front-row start for Red Bull,

Formula One News / Outlook India / March 15

Kimi Antonelli Factfile: A Lowdown On Mercedes' Record-Breaking Chinese Grand Prix Winner

Kimi Antonelli is son of Marco, a former racing driver who runs his own motorsport team Kimi joined Mercedes' Junior Programme in 2019, made F1 debut in 2025 Youngster replaced Lewis Hamilton, who went to Ferrari He's not just Lewis Hamilton’s successor or George Russell’s teammate anymore.