Current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli spent some of his Easter break at Valentino Rossi’s famed VR46 Motor Ranch in Tavullia, Italy. Antonelli, who has had a strong start to the 2026 season with wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, is establishing himself as a title contender. To make the most of the five-week break in the F1 calendar, the Italian driver chose to have an adrenaline-fueled weekend at Rossi’s ranch, sharing footage on social media of his time with current MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi and members of the VR46 Academy.
While others were tearing up the track, Antonelli was seen keeping his feet firmly on the ground to watch the action unfold. Heading into the break as the leader of the drivers’ standings with 72 points, Antonelli’s closest competitor is his Mercedes teammate George Russell, who trails by nine points in second place with 63 points.
Reflecting on his championship lead after the Japanese Grand Prix, Antonelli expressed his satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging that the season is still in its early stages. With Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton following in the drivers’ standings in third and fourth place, all eyes are now on the upcoming Miami Grand Prix scheduled for 1-3 May at the Miami International Autodrome.
