Kimi Antonelli avoiding Ferrari was "best thing" his father did, says Karun Chandhok
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok believes that Kimi Antonelli's path through the Mercedes junior programme rather than Ferrari's is the "best thing" his father Marco could have done. Antonelli, who replaced seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, is currently dominating the 2026 season. He became the youngest driver to lead the standings after ... Keep…
Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes driver and current Formula One season leader, is projected to earn a substantial amount of money for the upcoming 2026 season. According to data compiled from f1salaries.com and racingnews365.com, Antonelli is expected to receive a base salary of $2 million for the 2026 championship. This is significantly lower than the salaries of his competitors, with Max Verstappen leading the pack at $70 million and Lewis Hamilton following at $60 million.
Despite being one of the youngest drivers in the sport, with an age of just 20, Antonelli has been making waves this season, securing his seventh win in 13 rounds and leading the championship by 66 points. If he manages to clinch the title, it would be a remarkable achievement in Formula One history.
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