Kimi Antonelli Examined: Driving Style, Preparation and Path to the 2026 Title

Kimi Antonelli, who at 20 became the youngest Formula 1 world champion, is the subject of a feature examining what has driven his speed. The piece looks at his driving style, his preparation and the support that helped him reach the top, tracing his progression from karting through Formula 2 to a race seat at Mercedes.

The article covers his rookie season, including a practice crash at Monza, and highlights his steering inputs, his ability to get his tyres working and his feel for grip as explanations for his pace. It also examines his title battle with George Russell and the consistency behind his 2026 championship, drawing on comments from Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff.

The feature also weighs up comparisons with Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Ayrton Senna to assess whether they hold up.