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News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

Kimi Antonelli targets youngest F1 world champion record

RacingNews365+ 1 moreSun 16 Aug · 08:10 UTCupdated Sat 22 Aug · 08:32 UTCHave your say
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Kimi Antonelli has received high praise in the mid-season driver ratings for the 2026 Formula 1 season. His performance is positioning him to potentially break longstanding records in the sport.

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First to reportKimi Antonelli halfway to shattering F1 record - and ending 73-year droughtKimi Antonelli is closing in on taking yet another 'youngest' F1 record - and ending a near 75-year wait in the process.RacingNews365Sun 16 Aug · 08:10 UTCRead their report →
Who is the youngest F1 world champion? The records Kimi Antonelli could breakKimi Antonelli has already broken several records in his second season in Formula 1, but which others could he still break?espn.comTue 18 Aug · 08:15 UTCRead →
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