Max Verstappen comments on Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead in F1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Max Verstappen offered insights on the current Formula 1 season, specifically addressing Kimi Antonelli's significant lead in the championship standings. With eight or nine races left, Antonelli is poised to secure his first world title, potentially becoming the youngest champion in history. Verstappen, who finished behind Antonelli in Spain, emphasized that Antonelli should maintain his current performance without focusing on the title. He remarked that the young driver's confidence and experience are key to his success. Lando Norris praised Antonelli's exceptional skills and his substantial point lead, noting the competitive nature of future seasons.
- •Kimi Antonelli holds significant lead in the F1 championship.
- •Max Verstappen finished on the podium behind Antonelli in Spain.
- •Antonelli can become the youngest F1 champion with his current form.
- •Lando Norris praises Antonelli's impressive performance this season.
- •Verstappen advises Antonelli to keep his focus and confidence.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen jokes about Kimi Antonelli’s F1 lead: “I’m definitely not having a comeback!”
"Verstappen says Antonelli should not think about a looming F1 title despite his large championship lead, but concedes that any threat in the remaining races will not come from him
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