David Croft hails Kimi Antonelli's maturity as F1 title charge gathers pace
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has backed Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli to become a younger world champion than Max Verstappen. Antonelli delivered an incredible performance at last weekend's Italian Grand Prix, driving from 19th on the grid to victory in front of his home crowd. The 20-year-old became the first home driver to win at Monza in 60 years, extending his ... 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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