Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter in China
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Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli made history by becoming the youngest Formula One driver ever to take pole position for a full grand prix. The 19-year-old set the fastest time for Mercedes F1 at the Chinese Grand Prix 2026 on Saturday.
Antonelli edged out his championship-leading teammate George Russell by 0.222 seconds, securing a Mercedes front-row lockout despite Russell experiencing earlier car issues, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.
Lewis Hamilton qualified third fastest for Ferrari F1, rounding out the top positions for Saturday’s qualifying session.
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At just 19, Antonelli’s record-setting pole marks a new milestone in F1 history and sets high expectations for the race ahead.
By Aysel Mammadzada
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