Kimi Antonelli finishes P3 at Austrian Grand Prix, maintains standings lead

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

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Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Austrian Grand Prix, securing valuable points to maintain his lead in the standings. Antonelli experienced early struggles with brake issues and track mistakes, which hindered his performance. Despite inheriting the lead as competitors faced tire degradation, he was unable to close the gap to Max Verstappen for second place. Antonelli expressed disappointment over his early mistakes but noted a competitive pace toward the end of the race.

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  • •Antonelli finished P3, marking his lowest race finish this season.
  • •He struggled with brake issues and early mistakes during the race.
  • •George Russell secured his first Grand Prix win since the season opener.
  • •Antonelli leads his teammate by 40 points in the standings.
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Kimi Antonelli maintained his lead in the standings with a P3 finish at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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