F1 salaries 2026: How much does championship leader Kimi Antonelli earn?
Mercedes phenomenon Kimi Antonelli has taken the Formula One season by storm and is on course to become the sport's youngest world champion at age 20. Italian Antonelli put in an almighty effort at his home Grand Prix in Monza as he won despite starting 19th on the grid . It was Antonelli's seventh win in 13 rounds and took him 66 points clear at the top. His Mercedes teammate and pre-season…
Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes driver who has dominated the 2026 Formula One season, is poised to become the sport's youngest world champion at just 20 years old. His performance at the home Grand Prix in Monza, where he secured a win starting from 19th position, has put him 66 points ahead of his nearest rival. As champion, Antonelli is expected to see a significant increase in his earnings compared to his starting salary of $2 million for the 2026 season.
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