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The numbers behind Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 Mercedes dominance

Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 championship with 320 points after 16 entries, showcasing immense pace at the Sepang International Circuit. The Mercedes driver clocked a 1:36.302 in practice, placing him 0.278 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen.

4 days ago 6 min

Analysis

Fuel-corrected pace: comparing stints the right way

Raw stint averages mislead. Correcting for fuel and tyre age shows who was really quickest.

30 September 2026 2 min

Analysis

Qualifying versus race pace: why some cars are better on Sunday

Some cars shine over one lap and fade in races. We look at the reasons behind the split.

26 September 2026 2 min