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Andrea Kimi Antonelli surged from 19th to win the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, widening his championship lead to 66 points over Mercedes teammate George Russell, who admitted he’s not thinking about a title comeback and will focus on race-by-race results as Antonelli’s pace and a strategic VSC pit stop sealed the result.
George Russell beat Andrea Kimi Antonelli to top the final practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, posting a 1m07.096s as Antonelli could only manage 1m07.134s. Hamilton was third for Ferrari, with Norris, Verstappen, and Leclerc among the rest in the mix as Mercedes showed firm form ahead of qualifying at the Red Bull Ring.
George Russell was left bemused by a pace deficit to title rival Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Antonelli took pole for the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1:12.051, while Russell qualified sixth about three tenths off the pace. Russell says the gap stems from differences in driving style and tyre window, with Antonelli getting the tyres in a nicer window around Monaco’s tight streets; Mercedes’ dominance in 2026 hasn’t yet translated to Russell’s results as he searches for answers amid a string of issues and a dip in form since Melbourne.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli took pole for the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1:12.051, beating Verstappen by 0.043s while George Russell finished sixth, about three tenths off the pace, widening Russell’s championship gap to 43 points. Russell is puzzled by a pace deficit this season and says his driving style and tyre window balance aren’t as favorable as Antonelli’s, who has won four straight races and excels around Monaco’s tight streets.
George Russell clinched the Canadian Grand Prix sprint in Montreal after Andrea Kimi Antonelli clipped the grass twice while pressuring for the lead; Lando Norris finished second, with Antonelli third, Piastri fourth, Leclerc fifth and Hamilton sixth, before Verstappen seventh and Lindblad eighth as the sprint concluded.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli won his third consecutive 2026 Formula 1 race at the Miami Grand Prix, delivering a dry-dry duel with Lando Norris. Norris finished second with McLaren's Oscar Piastri on the podium after Charles Leclerc spun on the final lap, while George Russell took fourth ahead of Max Verstappen and Leclerc. The race featured a chaotic start, a pair of early incidents including Gasly’s barrel-roll and Hadjar’s crash, a largely dry 57 laps, and no rain materializing to force a different strategy, allowing Antonelli to extend his title lead.
Peter Bonnington described Kimi Antonelli’s maiden F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix as a touching moment on the podium with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, calling it a chance to feel like “getting the band back together.” He contrasted working with Antonelli to Hamilton, highlighting the young driver’s extra speed and energy and the trust Bonnington is building as Mercedes’ race engineer, while noting the mentor–protégé dynamic and the ongoing development needed to continue their championship pursuit.
Mercedes is considering options for a new F1 teammate for George Russell in 2025, with the possibility of promoting young talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli. However, team boss Toto Wolff is cautious about fueling speculation and wants Antonelli to focus on his Formula 2 campaign for now. The team is in no rush to make a decision, especially with top candidates like Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris already committed elsewhere.
Mercedes is considering young talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli as a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton in 2025, but team boss Toto Wolff is cautious about fueling speculation and wants Antonelli to focus on his F2 campaign. With experienced options like Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris unavailable, Mercedes is in no rush to make a decision and is open to taking a bold approach in its choice for a new teammate for George Russell.