Antonelli Extends F1 Lead to 81 Points as Rosberg Hails 20-Year-Old's Maturity
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 14
Antonelli Extends F1 Lead to 81 Points as Rosberg Hails 20-Year-Old's Maturity
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 14
Summary
Eight wins in 2026 have put Kimi Antonelli 81 points clear of Mercedes teammate George Russell after the Spanish Grand Prix, tightening his grip on the Formula 1 title race.
Nico Rosberg said the 20-year-old's composure is "unbelievable," contrasting it with the fear and mental strain he felt late in his own 2016 championship-winning season.
Toto Wolff echoed that view in Madrid, calling Antonelli "cool as a cucumber" and saying even a late brush with the wall did not shake his focus.
Antonelli entered the season as one of the favorites but has steadily pulled away since becoming the youngest driver to lead the standings after back-to-back wins in China and Japan.