Kimi Antonelli warned people will put an ‘asterisk’ next to his title thanks to ‘random’ rules

Former Formula 1 technical director Gary Anderson has warned that 2026's unpredictable regulations could cause observers to question Kimi Antonelli's anticipated world championship. Antonelli extended his championship lead to 84 points after finishing second at Sepang, putting the 20-year-old on the verge of becoming the youngest world champion in history following George Russell's late retirement.

Writing for The Telegraph, Anderson argued that chaotic self-learning power units and frequent software issues threaten the credibility of the championship. Although Anderson clarified that he considers Antonelli an exceptional talent who deserves the title, he voiced frustration that unpredictable technical rules will inevitably invite debate over whether the achievement carries an asterisk.