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Formula 1’s ruined season diminishes Antonelli’s inevitable championship triumph | Comment

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is poised to become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, with the title potentially being decided this weekend. For Antonelli to secure the championship now, his Mercedes teammate must finish ninth or lower.

Critics argue the 2026 power units are overly complex and lack energy, which obscures driver skill and penalizes those who drive effectively. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc noted that a superior turn one at Spa resulted in a slower straightaway time.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the current cars, while the FIA and F1 have considered shortening the formula's lifespan to four seasons.

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