Ricciardo says Antonelli’s youth has been a key strength in title charge
Daniel Ricciardo said Kimi Antonelli’s age and innocence have helped drive his strong 2026 Formula 1 season. Antonelli has won nine races for Mercedes and can secure the world title at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo said Kimi Antonelli’s youth and innocence have been important factors in the Mercedes driver’s success this season, describing that quality as a kind of "superpower." The comments came with Antonelli leading the Formula 1 world championship.
Antonelli is in his second F1 season and has taken nine wins in the 2026 campaign. Those results have left him on the verge of a first world title.
At the Mexican Grand Prix, Antonelli only needs to finish ninth to be crowned champion. He can also secure the title if neither George Russell nor Lewis Hamilton score enough to keep the fight going.
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