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Kimi Antonelli Leads F1 Championship After Bahrain GP
Kimi Antonelli pulls 84-point lead over George Russell after Russell's engine failure in Malaysia.
In brief
Kimi Antonelli pulls 84-point lead over George Russell after Russell's engine failure in Malaysia. Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead to 84 points over George Russell following Russell's engine failure at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
George Russell forced into a cruel retirement late in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Kimi Antonelli's Championship Lead
Kimi Antonelli did not win the Bahrain Grand Prix but his second place earned 18 points, extending his lead to 84 points over George Russell.
George Russell's Engine Failure
George Russell suffered an engine failure during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Championship Standings Update
Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' championship with 320 points, 84 points ahead of George Russell.
Max Verstappen's Position
Max Verstappen sits sixth in the championship, level with Lando Norris and three points behind Charles Leclerc.
Fernando Alonso's Result
Fernando Alonso records his best result of the season with four points at Aston Martin.
Red Bull's Championship Threat
Red Bull becomes a real threat to McLaren with 35 points in a single weekend, an unprecedented total for 2026.
Racing Bulls' Performance
Racing Bulls opens the gap in the constructors' championship with Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad both finishing in the points.
Mercedes' Championship Standings
Mercedes leads the constructors' championship with 556 points, followed by Ferrari with 405 points.
Ferrari's Championship Standings
Ferrari holds second place in the constructors' championship with 405 points.
McLaren's Championship Standings
McLaren ranks third in the constructors' championship with 316 points.
The key point
Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead to 84 points over George Russell following Russell's engine failure at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia.
