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Hamilton says Antonelli will be hard to stop in 2026 after Madrid exit
Lewis Hamilton indicated Kimi Antonelli will be very difficult to beat in 2026 after Hamilton’s early exit in Madrid. Reports framed the comment as Hamilton effectively conceding the 2026 Formula 1 title fight.
F1 Hub Newsroom
September 13, 2026
Multiple reports said Lewis Hamilton reacted to an early exit in Madrid by acknowledging the strength of Kimi Antonelli heading into 2026.
According to The Race, Hamilton said there will be "no stopping" Antonelli in 2026. The coverage characterized Hamilton’s remarks as effectively conceding the 2026 Formula 1 title.
The shared factual thread across the reports is Hamilton’s pessimistic assessment of his own 2026 title prospects after the latest setback, while pointing to Antonelli as the driver to beat.