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Lydia Mee

Kimi Antonelli proved he 'won't be bullied' in Mercedes title fight, says Naomi Schiff

Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff believes Kimi Antonelli is demonstrating that he is no longer the "little brother" at Mercedes.

The Brackley outfit has enjoyed an incredible start to the 2026 season, winning every grand prix so far, with Antonelli claiming four of those five wins. The 19-year-old became the youngest driver to lead the championship after back-to-back wins in China and Japan, and went on to become the first driver to win his first four races consecutively with wins in Miami and Canada.

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