Sports · 15 March 2026
Antonelli wins Chinese GP, leads Mercedes 1-2 finish.
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Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, leading a dominant 1-2 finish for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team ahead of teammate George Russell. Lewis Hamilton finished third, earning his first podium since joining Scuderia Ferrari. The win made Antonelli the second-youngest race winner in F1 history, behind Max Verstappen.
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