Antonelli relieved Verstappen is not in F1 title fight

Red Bull driver has won the last two races.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Photo via @SkySportsF1 on X

What happened: Kimi Antonelli admitted it would be 'very scary' if Max Verstappen were a championship rival this season. The Red Bull driver secured victories in the last two Formula 1 races.

Why it matters: Verstappen recently won the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay, following his victory at Sepang. Despite the consecutive wins, the points gap leaves him out of contention for the championship.

By the numbers: Verstappen finished first at Marina Bay ahead of Charles Leclerc, with Antonelli taking third.

What to watch: Antonelli could secure the world championship at the next Grand Prix.

Sources

@SkySportsF1 2026-10-11T17:26:57.564648+00:00

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