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Antonelli shining but Mercedes ‘absolutely dominant' – Salo
Apr.1 Kimi Antonelli's stunning rise to the top of Formula 1 has continued with back-to-back pole positions in Shanghai and Suzuka – but not everyone is ready to credit the young Italian alone. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver is now the youngest championship leader in the sport's history, sitting 9 points clear of experienced teammate George Russell after the opening phase of the 2026 season. Former F1 driver Mika Salo says Antonelli's performances have been impressive – but also reflects the current pecking order. 'Suzuka was another strong performance from him,' he told Ilta Sanomat. 'Of course, Mercedes is an absolutely dominant car at the moment, so in practice it goes...
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