Antonelli's rapid rise partially surprised Mercedes: 'But it's incredibly impressive'
·Updated 5 hrs ago·41 pts
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 F1 standings by 50 points, impressing Mercedes with rapid growth and maturity.
- Antonelli's performance has partially surprised Mercedes, who praise his impressive rise.
- His surge is driven by new regulations, maturity, and rapid development.
Mercedes’ Bradley Lord hails Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 F1 form, leading the standings by 50 points. Rapid growth, new regs and maturity drive his surge
Who’s who
- Bradley Lord is the chief communications officer at Mercedes.
The coverage
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