Antonelli finishes third at Hungarian Grand Prix, extends championship lead
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Kimi Antonelli secured third place at the Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of his title rivals. Despite a challenging start, including a grid drop that pushed him to seventh, Antonelli effectively managed his strategy to climb back into podium contention. His performance at the race allowed him to extend his Drivers’ Championship lead, now 50 points ahead of the closest Ferrari competitor. The result sets a positive tone for the upcoming break before the season resumes.
- •Antonelli finished third after starting fourth and facing a grid drop.
- •Strategic tire changes helped Antonelli regain podium position.
- •He now leads the Drivers’ Championship by 50 points over Ferrari.
- •George Russell finished seventh after recovering from an anti-stall issue.
- •Mercedes had mixed results amid concerns over performance competitiveness.
"Kimi Antonelli finished ahead of his two main title rivals by securing third place at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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