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Kimi Antonelli suffers mechanical issue, point lead narrows in Spain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:41 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Kimi Antonelli suffers mechanical issue, point lead narrows in Spain
Summary

Kimi Antonelli's points lead in the 2026 Formula 1 championship was reduced following a mechanical issue during the race in Spain. This incident resulted in Antonelli finishing outside the points for the first time this season. Lewis Hamilton, who secured his first race victory in two seasons with Ferrari, is now only 41 points behind Antonelli. George Russell trails Antonelli by 50 points. Antonelli has recorded five wins in the first seven races this season but needs to avoid further non-points finishes as he prepares for the upcoming race in Austria.

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By the Numbers
  • •Antonelli faced a mechanical issue, impacting his race outcome in Spain.
  • •Hamilton is now 41 points behind Antonelli in the championship standings.
  • •Russell is currently 50 points behind Antonelli.
  • •Antonelli has five wins in the first seven races of the season.
  • •Next race for Antonelli is in Austria this weekend.
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  • 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli's points lead trimmed after mechanical issue in Spain
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Kimi Antonelli's points lead has been trimmed after a mechanical issue in Spain during the 2026 Formula 1 season.

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