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Kimi Antonelli reveals biggest mistakes of 2026 as Max Verstappen takes playful dig

Current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has listed the mistakes he wants to learn from this season as he closes in on the title, prompting a playful dig from Max Verstappen.The Mercedes driver won the United States Grand Prix…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:29 AM
Kimi Antonelli reveals biggest mistakes of 2026 as Max Verstappen takes playful dig
Key Things to Know
  • Kimi Antonelli reflected on his biggest 2026 mistakes after winning the United States Grand Prix.
  • Max Verstappen teased Antonelli during the post-race press conference regarding his past track limit infringements.
  • Antonelli highlighted errors in Australia FP3, the start in Japan, and track limits in Miami.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli reflected on his season's key mistakes following his victory from pole position at the United States Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver secured his ninth win of the year at the Circuit of the Americas, putting him in position to seal the title with a top-nine finish at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Antonelli cited an FP3 crash in Australia, poor race start execution in Japan, and track limit penalties during the Miami sprint as key learning moments. His comments prompted a playful track limits quip from Max Verstappen, who is now mathematically eliminated from championship contention.

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