Kimi Antonelli passes George Russell before retiring at Barcelona GP
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026

During the Barcelona-Catalunya GP on June 14, Kimi Antonelli overtook his Mercedes teammate George Russell to take second place. However, Antonelli faced engine failure shortly thereafter, leading to his retirement from the race. The incident unfolded in the later stages of the event, impacting both drivers’ standings in the championship. Details on the implications for the season are yet to be determined.
- •Kimi Antonelli passed George Russell for second place.
- •Antonelli retired from the race due to engine failure.
- •The Barcelona-Catalunya GP took place on June 14.
- •This incident occurred in the later stages of the race.
- •The implications for the championship are still unclear.
"Kimi Antonelli goes past Mercedes teammate George Russell before retiring from the race with engine failure.
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