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Antonelli: ‘Still a long way to reach Verstappen and Norris’ level’
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04/08/2026 at 16:5204/08/2026 at 17:03 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Kimi Antonelli is sitting comfortably at the top of Formula 1’s 2026 Drivers’ Championship standings, but the Mercedes sensation insists he still has plenty of ground to cover before he can consider himself on the same level as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. The Italian has enjoyed a sensational breakthrough campaign in his second year in F1, transforming Mercedes’ strong start to the new regulations era into a dominant championship position. With six victories from the opening 11 rounds and a 50-point advantage heading into the summer break, Antonelli has emerged as...
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