Kimi Antonelli is showing no signs of slowing down

It is honestly difficult to process: Kimi Antonelli has stormed to four consecutive Grand Prix victories, culminating in a win at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve that has left him 43 points clear in the Drivers’ Championship. Following his triumphs in China, Japan, and Miami, this latest win was helped by terminal technical problems that struck his Mercedes team mate George Russell during their fight for the lead.

Despite a points advantage that already eclipses the gap between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the 2025 title race, Antonelli remains remarkably grounded. He insists that he "can’t relax" and that he must "keep levelling up." Watching him battle Russell—who he describes as "super quick"—through that intense Montreal stint was pure theater, even if Antonelli admits he is not yet thinking about the championship standings.

While Mercedes remain unbeaten in 2026, thanks in part to a significant Montreal upgrade package, the young Italian is keeping a level head regarding their machinery. He noted that the weekend was "very weird in terms of tyres" due to fluctuating temperatures, suggesting the team needs more races to truly understand the impact of their latest developments. For now, he is simply focused on driving as fast as possible.