Verstappen praises Antonelli's solid performances in F1 season

Max Verstappen commended Kimi Antonelli for his impressive performances during the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season. As the championship leader, Antonelli has held a significant 50-point lead over Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen pointed to Antonelli's consistent strength, emphasizing his status as the top performer within the Mercedes team. Both Verstappen and Lando Norris recognized Antonelli's achievements during a press conference following the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he discussed his successful start to the season and his ambitions for a first world title. The F1 season will resume with the Dutch Grand Prix from August 21-23.