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Kimi Antonelli secures third place in Singapore, eyes championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:33 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Kimi Antonelli secures third place in Singapore, eyes championship

Summary

Kimi Antonelli finished third in the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, extending his lead in the drivers' standings to 102 points over teammate George Russell. Despite struggling at times during the race, Antonelli made late moves to secure his position and could potentially clinch the world championship at the next event in Texas. Toto Wolff praised Antonelli’s maturity but also expressed concern over his frequent track limit violations. If Antonelli wins in Texas with specific results from Russell and Lewis Hamilton, he could make history as Formula One's youngest world champion.

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By the Numbers

•Kimi Antonelli takes third place in Singapore GP.
•Antonelli leads George Russell by 102 points in standings.
•Toto Wolff highlights Antonelli's maturity amid track limit issues.
•Antonelli could secure the championship in Texas.
•Max Verstappen won the Singapore GP, remaining 119 points behind.

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8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff hails Antonelli despite ‘stress’ over pushing track limits

What they're saying

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Toto Wolff joked he would shove a pillow under the a**e of Kimi Antonelli before hailing the Italian’s maturity as he moved within reach of the world championship. Antonelli claimed third place under the lights in Singapore on Sunday to stretch his advantage in the drivers’ standings to 102 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell.
— Yahoo Sports

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