# Kimi Antonelli's Incredible F1 Comeback

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-19
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13564879/kimi-antonelli-admits-shock-at-turnaround-from-rock-bottom-after-winning-belgian-gp-to-extend-f1-title-race-lead
- Language: en
- Image: https://e1.365dm.com/26/07/1920x1080/skysports-kimi-antonelli-mercedes_7301768.jpg?20260719190156

Kimi Antonelli's remarkable turnaround in the F1 championship has left everyone stunned. After a difficult rookie season, Antonelli has won six races this year, including the Belgian Grand Prix, and now leads the drivers' standings by 45 points. His consistency and level-headedness have impressed even his team boss, Toto Wolff.

## Key takeaways

- Antonelli's Belgian GP win marked his sixth victory of the season.
- He now leads the drivers' standings by 45 points after a dominant performance.
- Toto Wolff praises Antonelli's consistency and level-headedness, calling it 'transactional'.

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