New Zealand racing driver in Formula One for RB
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 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.
Monaco Grand Prix: Gasly has his two pit-lane speeding penalties rescinded after governing bodies found a timekeeping error, restoring him to third place ahead of the Barcelona weekend.