Kimi Antonelli retires late in Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Kimi Antonelli retired from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix due to a mechanical issue while positioned to finish second. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver had overtaken teammate George Russell shortly before his car stopped, marking his first retirement of the season. Antonelli expressed disappointment, stating he felt 'a bit empty' and acknowledged that the situation was part of racing. Despite the setback, he remains ahead in the Drivers' standings, with a 41-point lead over Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli is looking to regroup ahead of the next race in Austria.
- •Antonelli was on track for a podium finish before retiring.
- •He had recently overtaken teammate Russell before the mechanical failure.
- •Hamilton's victory was significant for his transition to Ferrari.
- •Antonelli leads the Drivers' standings by 41 points.
- •The next race is set for Austria.
"Kimi Antonelli admits feeling "a bit empty" after a late mechanical issue denied the Mercedes driver from claiming a podium in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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