Bonnington names Antonelli’s top three races in title year

Mercedes race engineer Pete Bonnington named Monaco, Monza, and Austin as Kimi Antonelli's standout drives during his 2026 championship-winning campaign. Bonnington praised Antonelli's composure, highlighting his recovery drive from the back of the grid in Italy and a successful one-stop strategy under pressure in Austin, following the 20-year-old's title-clinching third-place finish in Mexico.

Bonnington emphasized that their light-hearted, fun-loving dynamic was key to Antonelli's success, explaining that humor helped break down communication barriers within the team. He also labeled the Italian's rapid rise to becoming the youngest World Champion in Formula 1 history as a mind-blowing achievement.