Antonelli Makes History at Chinese GP: Formula 1's Young Star Shines

Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula 1's second-youngest winner at the Chinese Grand Prix with a stellar drive for Mercedes. The 19-year-old retakes the lead early from Lewis Hamilton and dominates the race. Teammate George Russell finishes second, marking another 1-2 for Mercedes as Ferrari faces challenges.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Shanghai | Updated: 15-03-2026 14:52 IST | Created: 15-03-2026 14:52 IST
Antonelli Makes History at Chinese GP: Formula 1's Young Star Shines
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Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1's second-youngest race winner with a poised victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, guiding Mercedes to a commanding 1-2 finish.

The 19-year-old Italian, showcasing his mettle, retook the lead from Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton early and maintained control throughout the race.

Teammate George Russell finished second after a thrilling battle with Ferraris, while McLaren faced a double disaster as their drivers failed to start due to technical issues.

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