SHANGHAI (AP) — He’s been defined by being Lewis Hamilton’s successor and George Russell’s teammate. Now Kimi Antonelli is a Formula 1 race-winner in his own right, and the second-youngest in history.

Idris carried on with his acting career and fandom, but four years later, Idris caught wind of the Jerry Bruckheimer and Joseph Kosinski project — the eventual blockbuster success “F1 The Movie.” Idris “locked in,” his passion for the sport becoming more personal and evolving through his role as rookie driver Joshua Pearce.

The 2026 F1 season began in Australia and runs until December. The Sporting News has the key dates, schedule and full calendar for this year.

The Italian is now the youngest driver ever to put his car pole in qualifying, taking the mantle from Sebastian Vettel.

George Russell said Formula One's new engine and chassis regulations made racing feel more like karting after ​the Mercedes driver won Saturday's Chinese Grand Prix sprint ‌race following an early duel with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

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George Russell of Mercedes won the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, continuing his early dominance in a new and different season of Formula 1