Suzuka, Japan, March 29, 2026 (AFP) - Youngest F1 title leader Antonelli to keep 'raising bar' after Japan win

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2026-03-29

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli vowed to "keep raising the bar" after winning Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix to become the youngest driver in Formula One history to lead the championship standings. The 19-year-old Italian took advantage of a mid-race safety car to jump into the lead after a dreadful start from pole position, crossing the line ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Antonelli's Suzuka victory came two weeks after th......

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