Legendary! Kimi Antonelli rewrites Formula 1 history
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
The third round of the 2026 Formula 1 season recently took place in Japan, where Kimi Antonelli claimed victory and etched his name into the sport’s history.
Details: The FIA confirmed that the Italian has become the youngest driver in Formula 1 history to achieve the following milestones: leading the championship, setting the fastest lap, leading a race, securing pole position, and completing a hat-trick.
We also reported that the win in Japan propelled the young driver to the top of the overall standings, breaking a long-standing record and making him the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history.
Reminder: Young Haas F1 Team driver Oliver Bearman lost control and crashed into the barriers at high speed. The accident looked severe, with the car sustaining significant damage, prompting the immediate deployment of the safety car.