Kimi Antonelli caught off guard by major F1 title news after Singapore GP
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Singapore Grand Prix, putting him in a position to potentially clinch the F1 World Drivers' Championship at the next race in Austin. The rookie expressed surprise at the mathematical possibility, maintaining a focus on his upcoming performance.
Why it matters
Antonelli's potential championship win as a rookie represents a significant milestone in Formula 1 history.
Following a grueling 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team driver Kimi Antonelli crossed the finish line in third place to secure another crucial podium. While Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen dominated the race to take the victory ahead of Scuderia Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Antonelli's podium finish officially sets the stage for a massive championship coronation.
During the post-race interviews, former world champion Jenson Button informed the teenage rookie that he mathematically has the opportunity to clinch the World Drivers' Championship at the next race in Austin, Texas.
A calculated podium for Antonelli
Despite struggling with severe, well-documented braking issues on the starting grid prior to the race, Antonelli drove a highly opportunistic event. The Italian driver ultimately secured his podium position by capitalising on a fierce on-track battle between McLaren's Lando Norris and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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