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Kimi Antonelli struggles with brakes but secures podium finish in Singapore GP

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Kimi Antonelli struggles with brakes but secures podium finish in Singapore GP

Summary

Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Singapore GP, maintaining a significant 102-point lead in the drivers' championship over teammate George Russell. Despite his podium result, Antonelli faced brake issues during the race, nearly colliding with a barrier. He is currently in control of the championship standings with this performance. The race marked another strong showing for the Mercedes driver amidst continued competition.

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Key Details

•Antonelli finishes third at the Marina Bay Circuit.
•He leads George Russell by 102 points in the standings.
•Brake problems nearly led to a crash during the race.
•Max Verstappen secured first place in the race.

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10:35 PMMotorsport.com — Why Kimi Antonelli was left fighting his Mercedes brakes during the Singapore GP

What they're saying

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Kimi Antonelli left the Marina Bay Circuit with another podium finish and a 102-point lead over team-mate George Russell. He is indeed in control of the drivers' championship with another great race under his belt. But he almost left the track after putting his Mercedes into a barrier because the brake pedal started misbehaving. The third-place finish behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen and ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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