'Job is not done, we're halfway through only': F1 title leader Kimi Antonelli
Newly turned 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli is not looking too far ahead despite having a 59-point lead in the Formula 1 2026 championship after 12 rounds.
Kimi Antonelli, the 20-year-old Mercedes sensation leading the 2026 Formula 1 championship, is maintaining a realistic perspective despite his impressive 59-point margin. His teammate George Russell and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari trail by the same amount, but the young Italian acknowledges that the title is still out of reach.
Antonelli, who has won six races and claimed four podium finishes in 12 rounds, stresses the importance of staying focused and not getting carried away. He credits his experience for his improved performance, having learned from his challenging 2025 season. At 20, Antonelli is the youngest driver to lead the championship, also holding the record for the youngest pole sitter and the first to secure three wins from his initial three pole positions.
His ultimate goal is to become the youngest F1 world champion, a title held by Sebastian Vettel since 2010.
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