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Kimi Antonelli Sets Record as Youngest F1 Pole Winner

3/15/2026

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Kimi Antonelli, a Formula 1 driver, became the youngest driver to secure pole position in Formula 1 at 19 years and 201 days during the Chinese Grand Prix, clocking 1:32.064.
He finished 0.222 seconds ahead of teammate George Russell, who had mechanical issues during qualifying.
Antonelli's record surpassed Sebastian Vettel's previous pole record set in 2008.
Lewis Hamilton qualified third for Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc in fourth.

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Kimi Antonelli, a Formula 1 driver, became the youngest driver to secure pole position in Formula 1 at 19 years and 201 days during the Chinese Grand Prix, clocking 1:32.064.
He finished 0.222 seconds ahead of teammate George Russell, who had mechanical issues during qualifying.
Antonelli's record surpassed Sebastian Vettel's previous pole record set in 2008.
Lewis Hamilton qualified third for Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc in fourth.