Red Bull reshuffle: Isack Hadjar to partner with Max Verstappen after a standout rookie F1 season. French-Algerian driver, born 2004, Paris native.
At the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 race winner and pole-sitter, leading Mercedes to a dominant one-two finish. Ferrari showed promise but fell short. Audi replaced team principal Andreas Wheatley with Mattia Binotto, signaling leadership changes. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen refused to speak to a Guardian reporter over a past question, highlighting tensions in the paddock.
Kimi Antonelli has secured pole at Monaco, commanding the weekend with a lap that felled rivals including Leclerc and Hamilton. He leads the championship after four wins in six races, while questions swirl about Ferrari’s future and Vasseur’s medical absence.
Kimi Antonelli wins the Monaco Grand Prix, extending his championship lead for Mercedes as a late red-flag causes drama. Hamilton finishes second for Ferrari, Russell third, with penalties shaping the final result amid pit-lane speed concerns.