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Kimi Antonelli makes surprise ‘not fastest anymore’ Mercedes assessment

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has frankly stated that Mercedes is "clearly not the fastest car" on the Formula 1 grid, after both its cars failed to topple Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix.

motorsportweek.com·2d ago

Kimi Antonelli fastest in solitary F1 practice for Dutch GP

Andrea Kimi Antonelli went fastest in the only practice session for this weekend's Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.

motorsportweek.com·5d ago

Guenther Steiner claims Mercedes don’t need Max Verstappen thanks to Kimi Antonelli

Former Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes no longer needs to pursue Max Verstappen, citing Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s breakout performances in 2026. Verstappen has long faced speculation surrounding a potential switch to Brackley. However, Red Bull has struggled to match Mercedes’ dominant pace this season, leaving the four-time World Champion sixth in the Drivers’ […]

motorsportweek.com·Aug 11

Ex-F1 star makes ‘very aggressive’ Kimi Antonelli prediction

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season so far, having so far toppled Mercedes teammate George Russell.

motorsportweek.com·Aug 5

Mercedes pinpoints crucial moment Kimi Antonelli overturned early F1 career slump

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is the title favourite after recovering from his Formula 1 mid-season slump in 2025 to come back stronger in 2026.

motorsportweek.com·Aug 5

The Rocky Balboa-style story could make or break George Russell’s 2026 F1 season

George Russell finds himself facing a herculean task of overturning a 59-point points deficit to Andrea Kimi Antonelli in F1 this season.

motorsportweek.com·Aug 4

Mercedes rules out team orders as focus stays on F1 Constructors’ title

Mercedes revealed they do not want to resort to team orders, despite Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship.

Crash.net·Aug 4

F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s surprising claim about his current level

Andrea Kimi Antonelli reflects on his current level after his strong start to the 2026 F1 season

motorsportweek.com·Aug 4

Mercedes rule out team orders as focus stays on Constructors’ title

Mercedes revealed they do not want to resort to team orders, despite Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship.

motorsportweek.com·Jul 27

George Russell adds Hungary startline setback as another ‘for the list’

George Russell finished seventh in the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, but that was after having to work his way through the field after being handed yet another chunk of bad luck. The Brit lined up sixth at the Hungaroring, having benefitted from teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s three-place grid penalty after qualifying. But at lights […]

motorsportweek.com·Jul 26

Kimi Antonelli concedes McLaren ‘upper hand’ after F1 Hungary recovery drive

Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted that McLaren had the upper hand over Mercedes in Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris taking his first win of the 2026 season. Mercedes struggled for pace at the Hungaroring, starting 6th and 7th on the grid for Sunday’s race, with Antonelli forced to take a three-place grid drop […]

motorsportweek.com·Jul 25

Kimi Antonelli faces nervous wait as Max Verstappen spin triggers F1 investigation

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is facing a possible grid penalty for Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix after a possible failure to slow after a Max Verstappen spin brought out the yellow flags.