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Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell ahead of Barcelona GP

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:33 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell ahead of Barcelona GP

Summary

Kimi Antonelli heads into the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as the Formula 1 championship leader after securing five consecutive wins. George Russell, once the presumptive lead driver for Mercedes, faces a challenging situation as he trails Antonelli in standings. While Russell managed to secure victory in the season opener in Australia, Antonelli's recent performances and record-setting milestones have shifted the spotlight. Russell aims to overturn his fortunes at a venue where he has yet to finish on the podium, having come close with multiple fourth-place finishes in previous years.

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By the Numbers

•Antonelli leads the championship with 156 points after six races.
•Russell is currently third in the standings with 88 points.
•Antonelli aims for a sixth consecutive win at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP.
•Russell has never finished on the podium at this circuit.
•The race is now known as the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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11:33 AMYahoo Sports — F1 sensation Antonelli has teammate Russell against the wall heading into Barcelona

What they're saying

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This was supposed to be George Russell ’s chance to shoot for the Formula 1 title. Coming into the season as Mercedes’s presumptive lead driver, with his team producing the best car after a rulebook overhaul, Russell looked perfectly positioned to compete for the world championship after winning the year’s opening race in Australia. Antonelli has made F1 history on several counts this season.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOSEPH WILSON

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