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Kimi Antonelli is on the brink of his F1 world championship. Here’s everything you need to know about Marco Antonelli – a man that helped him get there.
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Kimi Antonelli looks set to secure the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship with four races remaining. Where does that put him in the history books?
Formula 1 hits the peak of its season in Mexico City – at over 7,500ft above sea level, where the thin air plays havoc with the cars and their cooling. It’s a severe test for drivers and engineers alike
Ferrari knows where its weakness lies, but is unsure whether it can find a short-term solution
Mexico City’s thin air and tricky tyre temperatures could turn the usual competitive order on its head. Mark Hughes explains why
Russell admits that Antonelli has operated at a higher level, but he believes his struggles go deeper than simply being outperformed by his young team-mate
As Formula 1 arrives in Mexico City, the stage is set for a weekend that could deliver not only Antonelli’s title, but also a long-awaited showdown
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Has Kimi Antonelli finally broken George Russell? Why the gap between the Mercedes team-mates is becoming such a psychological challenge – and why Antonelli’s rise looks so special
Kimi Antonelli is on the brink of his F1 world championship. Here’s everything you need to know about Marco Antonelli – a man that helped him get there.
Kimi Antonelli looks set to secure the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship with four races remaining. Where does that put him in the history books?
Formula 1 hits the peak of its season in Mexico City – at over 7,500ft above sea level, where the thin air plays havoc with the cars and their cooling. It’s a severe test for drivers and engineers alike
Ferrari knows where its weakness lies, but is unsure whether it can find a short-term solution
Mexico City’s thin air and tricky tyre temperatures could turn the usual competitive order on its head. Mark Hughes explains why
Russell admits that Antonelli has operated at a higher level, but he believes his struggles go deeper than simply being outperformed by his young team-mate
As Formula 1 arrives in Mexico City, the stage is set for a weekend that could deliver not only Antonelli’s title, but also a long-awaited showdown
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Has Kimi Antonelli finally broken George Russell? Why the gap between the Mercedes team-mates is becoming such a psychological challenge – and why Antonelli’s rise looks so special
Mexico City’s thin air and tricky tyre temperatures could turn the usual competitive order on its head. Mark Hughes explains why
Mark Hughes asks whether F1’s insistence that the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will go ahead can survive the realities of the Middle East conflict
Kimi Antonelli all but secured the Formula 1 title with a champion’s drive at the 2026 United States Grand Prix, writes Mark Hughes. Behind him, forlorn rivals failed to make their superior pace stick
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Kimi Antonelli is on the brink of his F1 world championship. Here’s everything you need to know about Marco Antonelli – a man that helped him get there.
Kimi Antonelli looks set to secure the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship with four races remaining. Where does that put him in the history books?
Formula 1 hits the peak of its season in Mexico City – at over 7,500ft above sea level, where the thin air plays havoc with the cars and their cooling. It’s a severe test for drivers and engineers alike
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