Kimi Antonelli praised as phenomenon amid championship lead
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Kimi Antonelli continues to impress in the F1 circuit, currently leading the championship standings. Former driver David Coulthard has referred to Antonelli as a "phenomenon," rejecting any assertions that his success is due to luck. Antonelli's recent victories at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix have solidified his position, and he secured his eighth win at the Spanish Grand Prix. He holds an 81-point lead over team-mate George Russell, with Lewis Hamilton in third place, 101 points behind. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is set for September 24-26.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 championship with 81 points over George Russell.
- •Antonelli achieved back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix.
- •He has claimed eight wins in his second Formula 1 season.
- •David Coulthard praises Antonelli's skills, attributing success to his abilities.
- •The next race, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, is scheduled for September 24-26.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli hailed as "phenomenon" as David Coulthard rejects luck claims
- 9:31 AMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli hailed as "phenomenon" as David Coulthard rejects luck claims
"Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has branded current championship leader Kimi Antonelli a "phenomenon", dismissing claims that the Mercedes driver's success is down to luck. Antonelli, who is currently in his second season in the series, took the lead of the drivers' standings after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. In the first half of the season, he claimed six ...Keep reading
"David Coulthard has labelled championship leader Kimi Antonelli as a "phenomenon"
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 9:31 AMKimi Antonelli hailed as "phenomenon" as David Coulthard rejects luck claims
David Coulthard has labelled championship leader Kimi Antonelli as a "phenomenon"
- Motorsport.comSep 19, 2026, 9:31 AMKimi Antonelli hailed as "phenomenon" as David Coulthard rejects luck claims
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has branded current championship leader Kimi Antonelli a "phenomenon", dismissing claims that the Mercedes driver's success is down to luck. Antonelli, who is currently in his second season in the series, took the lead of the drivers' standings after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. In the first half of the season, he claimed six ...Keep reading
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