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Kimi Antonelli has targeted winning the 2026 Formula 1 championship following Mercedes’ strong Barcelona pre-season shakedown test. Following an solid rookie 2025 season, Antonelli is now preparing for his second season in F1, as Mercedes aim to take advantage of a strong shakedown in Barcelona. The Silver Arrows led the way in terms of mileage […]
Kimi Antonelli has set his sights on winning the 2026 Formula 1 championship after Mercedes showcased strong performance in the pre-season shakedown test in Barcelona.
Coming off a solid rookie season in 2025, Antonelli is gearing up for his second year in F1, with Mercedes leveraging their impressive showing in Barcelona.
Mercedes topped the charts in terms of mileage during testing in Spain, completing a remarkable 1,134 laps over three days.
If Mercedes can maintain this pace at the upcoming pre-season test in Bahrain, they appear poised to be frontrunners when the season starts in Australia.
Although relatively inexperienced, Antonelli is optimistic about mounting a serious title challenge in 2026, expressing his ambitious goals.
Team Principal Toto Wolff is cautious about Antonelli’s title aspirations, acknowledging his mid-season struggles in 2025 and urging realistic expectations for the young driver.
