Contenders primed to chase down Antonelli as F1 season resumes
Formula One returns from its summer break for the Dutch Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli leading the championship standings. Despite his 50-point lead, rivals remain optimistic about closing the gap in the remaining 12 races of the 2026 season.
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Kimi Antonelli holds a 50-point lead with 12 races remaining. Photograph: David Davies/PA Kimi Antonelli holds a 50-point lead with 12 races remaining. Photograph: David Davies/PA Formula One 2026 Contenders primed to chase down Antonelli as F1 season resumes The young Italian has a substantial lead but his rivals will not see him as being out of reach going into the Dutch GP
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