Verstappen reveals what's impressed him most about Antonelli

Max Verstappen has praised the "rock solid" performances that have taken Kimi Antonelli to the top of Formula 1's Drivers' Championship over the first half of the 2026 season.

The 19-year-old Antonelli, who is in just his second season at motorsport's top level, has led the standings since the end of March and held a 50-point lead over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton as the sport broke for summer.