Teenage phenom Kimi Antonelli chases fourth straight F1 win at Canadian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old driver for Mercedes, is leading the Formula One championship after winning three consecutive races. His impressive performance has drawn praise from rival drivers, including Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, who recognize his exceptional talent. As he heads into the Canadian Grand Prix, Antonelli aims to secure his fourth straight victory, a feat achieved by only a few active drivers.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli is currently the championship leader with 100 points in the Formula One season.
- ▪He has won the last three races, creating a 20-point gap over his teammate George Russell.
- ▪Antonelli aims to become the fourth active driver to win four consecutive races at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Open this photo in gallery:Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli arrives at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Friday.Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountRival drivers aren’t surprised by Kimi Antonelli’s dominant start to the Formula One season at just 19 years old.Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc knew the Mercedes pilot — and current championship leader — was destined for greatness long before he reached the F1 grid.“I’ve been hearing about Kimi since a very, very long time. I think already in karting I started hearing his name,” Leclerc said Thursday at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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