Present Method 1 championship chief Kimi Antonelli has spent a part of his Easter break at Valentino Rossi’s famed VR46 Motor Ranch in Tavullia, Italy.
After a powerful begin to the 2026 season, which has included back-to-back wins on the Chinese language and Japanese Grands Prix, Antonelli has confirmed himself to be a title contender. With the F1 calendar taking a five-week break as a result of cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, the Italian driver selected to go for an adrenaline-fuelled weekend at Rossi’s ranch.
Antonelli shared footage on social media over the Easter weekend of his time on the seven-time MotoGP champion’s dirt-track ranch alongside present MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi and members of the VR46 Academy.
Whereas others took to the monitor, it seemed as if the Mercedes F1 driver saved his toes on stable floor to look at the motion because the others tore up the filth.
Antonelli heads into the five-week break from F1 because the chief of the drivers’ standings. He leads with 72 factors along with his Mercedes team-mate George Russell 9 factors behind in second with 63 factors.
“It feels fairly good,” Antonelli after taking the championship lead after the Japanese Grand Prix.
“In fact it is nonetheless early days to consider the championship, however we’re on a great way. Within the race, I had a horrible begin – I simply must examine what occurred – however then I used to be fortunate with the protection automobile to be within the lead. Then the tempo was simply unbelievable and it was a very nice second stint. I felt excellent with the automobile and more than happy with that.”
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton comply with within the drivers’ standings in third and fourth.
The Miami Grand Prix will happen from 1-3 Might on the Miami Worldwide Autodrome.
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