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Uros Radovanovic 03 May 2026

How Antonelli beat Verstappen in Miami despite Mercedes resisting upgrade trend

Formula 1’s 2026 reset arrived in Miami — but one constant remains: Kimi Antonelli on pole.

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Thomas Maher 03 May 2026

Winners and losers from the 2026 Miami Grand Prix Qualifying

A strong showing from Kimi Antonelli in Miami, but it's perhaps Max Verstappen who is smiling most after qualifying...

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Jamie Woodhouse 02 May 2026

Miami Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli snatches pole in thrilling qualifying battle

Kimi Antonelli withstood a Max Verstappen resurgence in Miami.

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Henry Valantine 02 May 2026

Charles Leclerc’s instant regret at ‘harsh’ Kimi Antonelli radio message

Charles Leclerc was not best pleased with Kimi Antonelli in the Miami Sprint, but has now had a moment to reflect.

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Thomas Maher 01 May 2026

Miami Grand Prix results: Lando Norris defeats Mercedes to kickstart F1 2026 title defence

Mercedes did not take pole position for the Sprint in Miami, with Lando Norris instead coming through to finish fastest for McLaren...

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Henry Valantine 30 Apr 2026

Antonelli’s rapid rise has reshaped expectations at Mercedes, and Russell knows it

Kimi Antonelli’s rapid rise and Mercedes’ early advantage could set the tone for a potential 2026 fight.

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Mat Coch 29 Apr 2026

Kimi Antonelli ‘even stronger’ ahead of Miami GP return

Kimi Antonelli heads to Miami after a five-week break with the championship leader now carrying rising expectation.

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Henry Valantine 27 Apr 2026

Lando Norris: ‘Let’s hope’ Mercedes battle as he spots 2025 parallel

Lando Norris sees opportunity as the Mercedes teammates battle for early-season supremacy.

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Michelle Foster 23 Apr 2026

David Coulthard questions Kimi Antonelli title bid as George Russell looms

Coulthard has raised doubts despite Antonelli’s winning start, pointing to one key obstacle.

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Oliver Harden 21 Apr 2026

Banned Mercedes trick addressed, F1 2026 rule changes under microscope – roundup

Tuesday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!

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Michelle Foster 21 Apr 2026

George Russell insists Mercedes will stay fair amid Kimi Antonelli title fight

‘100 per cent equal’ – Russell addresses Mercedes’ plan as Antonelli surges ahead.

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Oliver Harden 21 Apr 2026

Banned Mercedes engine trick ‘not so safe’ as FIA issues new technical directive

"It wasn't the nicest of feelings..."

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Thomas Maher 18 Apr 2026

Kimi Antonelli confident George Russell relationship will survive Mercedes title fight

Mercedes are dominating early 2026, but Kimi Antonelli insists a fierce title battle with George Russell will not damage their partnership...

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Michelle Foster 16 Apr 2026

Helmut Marko warns Mercedes of ‘tension’ in Russell v Antonelli title fight

Helmut Marko believes the 2026 title fight will be a Mercedes civil war – but experience may not decide it.

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Michelle Foster 15 Apr 2026

Nigel Mansell delivers verdict on Russell, Hamilton and Antonelli

"Everyone’s pulling for him..."

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Michelle Foster 14 Apr 2026

‘Ultimate underdog’ says Rosberg but Antonelli downplays title chances

Kimi Antonelli's early form adds a new twist to the F1 2026 title fight nobody saw coming.

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Oliver Harden 11 Apr 2026

Better than Verstappen? Mercedes has created a monster in Antonelli

Like a young Max, Kimi Antonelli appears destined for greatness.

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Michelle Foster 07 Apr 2026

George Russell warned as Kimi Antonelli proves he will not play number two

George Russell is likely to face stern competition within Mercedes this season, says Martin Brundle.

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Jamie Woodhouse 06 Apr 2026

Revealed: Where Kimi Antonelli ranks among F1’s most successful Italians

Back-to-back victories have launched Kimi Antonelli into rare Italian F1 territory.

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Michelle Foster 03 Apr 2026

Kimi Antonelli tipped as Max Verstappen replacement if Red Bull star quits F1

Should Max Verstappen decide to leave F1, where would Red Bull look for a replacement?

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Jamie Woodhouse 03 Apr 2026

Is Kimi Antonelli the new F1 2026 title favourite?

After a strong start to the season, including a standout Suzuka performance, Antonelli has overtaken George Russell in the early F1 2026 standings, but can he hold onto the lead?

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Jamie Woodhouse 31 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli admits ‘really stupid’ Suzuka start error before fighting back to win

‘Really stupid’ — Antonelli didn’t hold back after his messy start still ended in victory.

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Thomas Maher 31 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli leads winners and losers as Japanese Grand Prix shifts momentum

Kimi Antonelli’s surge headlines a defining Suzuka weekend, but some big names have fallen the other way...

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Michelle Foster 30 Mar 2026

F1 ‘mushroom boost’ fears realised as Oliver Bearman suffers 50G Suzuka crash

F1’s new ‘mushroom boost’ era delivered its first major scare with Bearman’s heavy Suzuka crash.

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Michelle Foster 29 Mar 2026

Antonelli wins in Japan after huge crash for Bearman brings out Safety Car

Back-to-back wins for Kimi Antonelli, while Oliver Bearman cleared by medical team after 50G crash.

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Thomas Maher 29 Mar 2026

Full race results: Safety Car drama reshapes Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka

Here are the complete F1 results from the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, which was won by...

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Jamie Woodhouse 28 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli surprised by George Russell gap after tricky Suzuka qualifying

Antonelli admits the Mercedes W17 felt ‘trickier’ despite securing pole at Suzuka.

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Thomas Maher 28 Mar 2026

Winners and losers from the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying

Kimi Antonelli shone again at Suzuka, while Max Verstappen and Aston Martin endured a difficult qualifying session...

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Michelle Foster 28 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli storms to Japanese GP pole as Max Verstappen exits in Q2 shock

Mercedes teased in Q1 and Q2 before coming through to bag yet another 1-2 in the pole position shoot-out.

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Thomas Maher 28 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli takes pole as Max Verstappen falls in Q2: 2026 Japanese GP Qualifying results

Check out the complete results from the qualifying session for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka...

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Michelle Foster 28 Mar 2026

Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 as Norris is hit by yet more reliability troubles

Antonelli heads Russell as Mercedes crush the field by eight tenths in final practice.

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Thomas Maher 26 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli reveals ligament strain behind wrist brace after China win

Kimi Antonelli has explained the injury he’s managing, and why the wrist brace remains...

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26 Mar 2026

Japan GP predictions: Hamilton beats Leclerc, Verstappen heroics, Russell’s big battle

What's your prediction for Suzuka?

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Michelle Foster 25 Mar 2026

Steiner accuses Wolff of ‘self-promotional’ Antonelli radio message after China win

"In the end, Kimi did it and not Toto..."

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Jamie Woodhouse 25 Mar 2026

Mario Andretti warns Toto Wolff over George Russell and Kimi Antonelli title call

Andretti compares Mercedes’ situation to McLaren’s as Russell and Antonelli share early F1 2026 wins.

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Jamie Woodhouse 23 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli eyes Max Verstappen endurance link-up after Nurburgring praise

Antonelli reveals why a future endurance race with Verstappen ‘would be pretty awesome’.

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Jamie Woodhouse 21 Mar 2026

Why David Coulthard ignored order during Kimi Antonelli’s emotional win interview

Why Coulthard chose to stay with Antonelli as emotions took over in Shanghai.

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Michelle Foster 20 Mar 2026

Why signing for Ferrari would have ‘destroyed’ Kimi Antonelli

"But it bothered me a bit to see him in a Mercedes."

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Jamie Woodhouse 17 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli explains Isack Hadjar reaction after China Sprint clash

Antonelli reveals how he and Hadjar resolved their awkward parc ferme moment.

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Thomas Maher 17 Mar 2026

Toto Wolff plays down Kimi Antonelli title talk after Chinese Grand Prix win

The Mercedes boss has urged caution after the 19-year-old’s historic win threatens to spark championship 'hype'...

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Oliver Harden 16 Mar 2026

McLaren DNS under the spotlight as Max Verstappen quit fears hit overdrive – roundup

Monday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!

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Thomas Maher 16 Mar 2026

Winners and losers from the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix

Check out the PlanetF1.com list of Winners and Losers from the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix...

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Michelle Foster 16 Mar 2026

Toto Wolff told Kimi Antonelli to ‘stop nonsense’ in China win

"I said to Bono, 'Tell him to stop with this nonsense'."

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Oliver Harden 16 Mar 2026

Chinese GP conclusions: Verstappen sabbatical fear, mixed Hamilton feelings, McLaren Powertrains

Kimi Antonelli won the Chinese Grand Prix with George Russell second and Lewis Hamilton third.

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Henry Valantine 15 Mar 2026

Double McLaren DNS explained as Antonelli achieves F1 dream – round-up

Even beyond a new race winner, there's a huge amount to unpack from the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Jamie Woodhouse 15 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli’s first F1 win gets podium twist as MC calls him Kimi Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen won the Chinese Grand Prix without even entering it...

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Thomas Maher 15 Mar 2026

Pete Bonnington makes Schumacher, Hamilton comparison after Antonelli win

Pete Bonnington says Kimi Antonelli has the same ‘extra tenth’ he once saw in Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton...

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Michelle Foster 15 Mar 2026

Antonelli breaks down after achieving ‘one of my life goals’

‘I’m about to cry.’ Antonelli’s emotional reaction after achieving a lifelong dream.

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Michelle Foster 15 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix after McLaren double DNS chaos

Kimi Antonelli beat George Russell in Shanghai as McLaren’s race ended before it began.

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Jamie Woodhouse 14 Mar 2026

Isack Hadjar rejects Kimi Antonelli apology in untelevised Chinese GP moment

Antonelli tried to apologise after their Sprint crash in Shanghai — but Hadjar was not ready to accept it.

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