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Kimi Antonelli faces lawsuit from former manager Giovanni Minardi

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:46 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Kimi Antonelli faces lawsuit from former manager Giovanni Minardi

Summary

Kimi Antonelli, currently leading the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, is dealing with a lawsuit from his former manager Giovanni Minardi. The multi-million euro claim stems from their abrupt split in 2025, coinciding with Antonelli's debut season in F1 with Mercedes. Minardi is seeking maximum compensation for his role in Antonelli's early career. The legal dispute could involve key figures from the Mercedes team, including Team Principal Toto Wolff. Antonelli recently celebrated a victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, but his legal troubles are looming as the Hungarian Grand Prix approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 Championship with 204 points.
•Former manager Giovanni Minardi has filed a multi-million euro lawsuit.
•The lawsuit is related to their split in 2025, coinciding with Antonelli's F1 debut.
•Minardi claims compensation for his foundational role in Antonelli's career.
•Toto Wolff and Gwen Lagrue may be summoned as witnesses.

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10:46 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli Hit With Massive Lawsuit From Ex-Manager Giovanni Minardi

What they're saying

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Mercedes prodigy and current 2026 Formula 1 World Championship leader Kimi Antonelli is facing serious off-track drama. Just days after securing a dominant victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, reports out of Italy indicate that the 19-year-old is the target…
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