The Remarkable Stats Behind F1 Pole-Sitter Kimi Antonelli's Chinese GP Feat

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In China, Antonelli made a double story at the end of a perfect week that re-examined Mercedes's domain. Only eight pilots finished at the same time as the winner. Max attacked a new regulation.

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The Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix weekend belonged to 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli. The Italian became the youngest qualifier ever and – more importantly – almost the youngest stage winner.

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Shanghai, China.– Mexican driver Sergio Pérez had a complicated race this weekend and finished in 15th place during the Formula 1 Grand Prix of China. The tapatío failed to find rhythm along the Shanghai International Circuit, which left out of the point zone in his longed-for return to the top category. On the other hand, the triumph was for the young Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who signed his first victory in the top category of motor racin…

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Kimi Antonelli celebrates his first Grand Prix victory in Shanghai, becoming the youngest pole-sitter in Formula 1 history. Record champion Lewis Hamilton impresses with a third-place finish, delivering a thrilling Ferrari duel.

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Kimi Antonelli is the youngest Formula 1 driver on pole: before a sprint as an 18-year-old in Miami in 2025, before a Grand Prix as a 19-year-old in China in 2026. Who are the other children of wonder?