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Kimi Antonelli: Youngest F1 Leader, Two Titles in Row

4/21/2026

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Kimi Antonelli, 19, is in his second Formula One season and meeting expectations, becoming the youngest championship leader and the first Italian to win two consecutive titles since 1953.
Toto Wolff says the team must manage expectations and praises Antonelli's ability to cope with pressure.
Wolff notes George Russell's misfortunes this season but says Russell has performed well, and Antonelli now leads Russell by nine points.

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Kimi Antonelli, 19, is in his second Formula One season and meeting expectations, becoming the youngest championship leader and the first Italian to win two consecutive titles since 1953.
Toto Wolff says the team must manage expectations and praises Antonelli's ability to cope with pressure.
Wolff notes George Russell's misfortunes this season but says Russell has performed well, and Antonelli now leads Russell by nine points.