Kimi Antonelli, the current leader of the Formula 1 championship, recently spent part of his Easter break at Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Motor Ranch in Tavullia, Italy. Antonelli’s impressive performance at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, where he secured consecutive victories, solidified his position as a title contender for the 2026 season. With a five-week break in the F1 calendar due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, the Italian driver opted for an exhilarating weekend at Rossi’s renowned dirt-track ranch.
During the Easter weekend, Antonelli shared moments from his time at the VR46 Motor Ranch on social media, showcasing his experience alongside MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi and other members of the VR46 Academy. While his counterparts hit the track, Antonelli appeared content to observe the thrilling action from solid ground.
Heading into the hiatus from F1, Antonelli leads the drivers’ standings with 72 points, followed closely by his Mercedes teammate George Russell with 63 points in second place. Reflecting on his championship lead after the Japanese Grand Prix, Antonelli expressed his satisfaction with his performance and emphasized the team’s progress towards the title. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton currently occupy the third and fourth positions in the drivers’ standings.
Upcoming on the F1 calendar is the Miami Grand Prix, scheduled to take place from 1-3 May at the Miami International Autodrome. The event promises to deliver more exhilarating racing action as Antonelli and his competitors continue to vie for the championship title.
