Kimi Antonelli maintains strong lead in F1 standings ahead of title chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes is showing no signs of pressure as he approaches his first Formula 1 championship. After securing his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix, Antonelli has built an 81-point advantage in the standings, concluding the European segment of the season. Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer highlighted Antonelli's calm demeanor amid the competition. The focus now shifts to the upcoming races as the championship battle intensifies.
- •Kimi Antonelli wins his eighth race at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- •Antonelli has an 81-point lead in the championship standings.
- •He approaches the next races with a strong performance record.
- •Jolyon Palmer praises Antonelli's composure during the championship chase.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli shows "zero sign" of championship pressure as Jolyon Palmer hails 2026 turnaround
- 10:16 AMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli shows "zero sign" of championship pressure as Jolyon Palmer hails 2026 turnaround
"Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli is showing "zero sign" of feeling the championship pressure as he closes in on his maiden title, according to former F1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer. Following his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix, the Italian driver concluded the European leg with an impressive 81-point lead in the standings. His Mercedes team-mate George ...Keep reading
"Kimi Antonelli is showing no signs of feeling the pressure of his Formula 1 title fight as he closes in on a maiden championship, according to Jolyon Palmer
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 10:16 AMKimi Antonelli shows "zero sign" of championship pressure as Jolyon Palmer hails 2026 turnaround
Kimi Antonelli is showing no signs of feeling the pressure of his Formula 1 title fight as he closes in on a maiden championship, according to Jolyon Palmer
- Motorsport.comSep 23, 2026, 10:16 AMKimi Antonelli shows "zero sign" of championship pressure as Jolyon Palmer hails 2026 turnaround
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli is showing "zero sign" of feeling the championship pressure as he closes in on his maiden title, according to former F1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer. Following his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix, the Italian driver concluded the European leg with an impressive 81-point lead in the standings. His Mercedes team-mate George ...Keep reading
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