Kimi Antonelli wins F1 Chinese GP from pole
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Kimi Antonelli made Formula 1 history at the Chinese Grand Prix after securing pole position and becoming the youngest pole-sitter in the sport’s history.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli converted his first Formula One pole position into a composed victory at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, leading a Mercedes one‑two that underlined the team’s early advantage under the 2026 regulations and thrust the 19‑year‑old Italian into the title fight.
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli has made history by becoming the youngest Formula One driver to secure pole position for a Grand Prix. He achieved this feat in China for Mercedes. His teammate George Russell encountered significant car issues during qualifying.
Check the updated 2026 Formula 1 drivers’ and constructors’ standings after the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.