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Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix in Austin on Friday, marking a historic moment for the young driver and his team. The 25‑year‑old Italian, who has been steadily climbing the Formula 1 ranks, set the fastest lap in qualifying, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Alexander Hadjar trailing in second and third. Antonelli’s pole time was the quickest of the session, and he expressed excitement about the opportunity to compete for the world championship. “Sogni? Diventare campione del mondo e poi…” he told reporters, adding that he is “in attesa del Mondiale” and that “è un sogno” to enjoy the NBA during the off‑season. In free practice, Charles Leclerc dominated the second session, posting the fastest lap and demonstrating the Ferrari’s pace. Leclerc’s performance was followed by Antonelli and Verstappen, who were chasing the Swiss driver’s time. In the final practice session, Ferrari’s Hamilton was ahead of Verstappen, with Antonelli finishing ahead of George Russell. Antonelli’s performance in Austin has drawn attention from fans and analysts alike. He has been praised for his speed and composure, and some commentators have highlighted his potential to become a future world champion. In interviews, Antonelli has spoken about his ambitions, noting that he hopes to “diventare campione del mondo” and that he sees the current season as a stepping stone toward that goal. The race itself was expected to be a showcase of the growing talent in the sport, with Antonelli’s pole position setting the stage for a competitive weekend. The event, part of the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, was broadcast live and attracted a large audience worldwide. Article source: Sport Mediaset | Image credit: Sport Mediaset
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix in Austin on Friday, marking a historic moment for the young driver and his team. The 25‑year‑old Italian, who has been steadily climbing the Formula 1 ranks, set the fastest lap in qualifying, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Alexander Hadjar trailing in second and third. Antonelli’s pole time was the quickest of the session, and he expressed excitement about the opportunity to compete for the world championship. “Sogni? Diventare campione del mondo e poi…” he told reporters, adding that he is “in attesa del Mondiale” and that “è un sogno” to enjoy the NBA during the off‑season. In free practice, Charles Leclerc dominated the second session, posting the fastest lap and demonstrating the Ferrari’s pace. Leclerc’s performance was followed by Antonelli and Verstappen, who were chasing the Swiss driver’s time. In the final practice session, Ferrari’s Hamilton was ahead of Verstappen, with Antonelli finishing ahead of George Russell. Antonelli’s performance in Austin has drawn attention from fans and analysts alike. He has been praised for his speed and composure, and some commentators have highlighted his potential to become a future world champion. In interviews, Antonelli has spoken about his ambitions, noting that he hopes to “diventare campione del mondo” and that he sees the current season as a stepping stone toward that goal. The race itself was expected to be a showcase of the growing talent in the sport, with Antonelli’s pole position setting the stage for a competitive weekend. The event, part of the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, was broadcast live and attracted a large audience worldwide.
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