What happened: Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle called Kimi Antonelli 'outstanding' and spoke of 'pain' for Oscar Piastri in the 2026 cars. Brundle said Red Bull and Ferrari, and from time to time McLaren, have closed the pace advantage Mercedes enjoyed in the first half of the season. Antonelli could still win the World Championship, though perhaps not in the manner he would have wanted.
F1·ANALYSIS·October 27, 2026 06:41 AM ET
Brundle: Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren have closed Mercedes' early-season pace edge
Antonelli could still take the title, Brundle says, if not in his preferred style
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