Kimi Antonelli Leads F1, Enjoys Easter with Rossi

0:00It's April 5th, from game day to every day. This is F1 News today, powered by AI. Formula 1's current points leader, Kimi Antonelli, kickback during Easter, at Valentino Rossi's legendary VR46 motor ranch in Italy. The young Mercedes driver has dominated early in the 2026 season with back-to-back victories in China and Japan, putting him firmly in the championship hunt. That five-week break came just in time after officials canceled the Bahrain and Saudi races, giving drivers some downtime before Miami. Antonelli linked up there for some high-energy fun on the dirt track. He posted videos on social media hanging with MotoGP Star, Marco Bezeki, and riders from the VR46 Academy. While they ripped around the track, Antonelli played his save from the sidelines, soaking in the action. Right now, he's topping the driver's standings with 72 points, 9 clear of teammate George Russell on 63. Ferrari's Charles LeClaire sits third with Louis Hamilton 4th, as the break wraps up.

1:04Antonelli carries that lead into the Miami Grand Prix, from May 1st to 3rd, keeping the pressure on his rivals.