Kimi Antonelli's F1 car fails during Barcelona Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Kimi Antonelli experienced a setback in his Formula 1 season at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 14, 2026, when his Mercedes halted on the track while he was in second place. Antonelli had been aiming for his sixth consecutive victory but encountered an electrical failure just after overtaking teammate George Russell. Lewis Hamilton secured the win for Ferrari, marking his first victory since transferring from Mercedes last year. This incident allowed Hamilton to reduce Antonelli's championship lead to 41 points, while Russell trails by 50 points. The race concluded Antonelli's strong streak, which had included five straight wins and remarkable records for his age.
- •Antonelli finishes the Barcelona GP in a disappointing position due to car failure.
- •Hamilton claims victory, his first since joining Ferrari.
- •Russell finishes second, taking advantage of Antonelli's misfortune.
- •Antonelli's lead in the points standings is reduced to 41 points.
- •The incident marks a significant change in momentum for Mercedes.
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Antonelli's F1 breakout suffers first setback in Barcelona
"Kimi Antonelli’s almost absurdly good breakout in Formula 1 got a reality check on Sunday when his Mercedes came to a halt with second place in sight at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. While a sixth win in a row was increasingly unlikely as Lewis Hamilton cruised away, Antonelli was on pace for the 18-points that goes to the runner-up when disaster struck. “I feel a bit empty to be fair right now, but it is what it is,” said Antonelli after his first disappointing result of 2026.
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