Verstappen poised to disrupt Mercedes title battle as Antonelli and Russell fight for 2026 crown
With eight rounds remaining, Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 66 points in the 2026 F1 title race. But Max Verstappen's recent form and Red Bull's upgrades could yet disrupt the Mercedes battle, drawing parallels to 2016 when Verstappen spoiled Rosberg and Hamilton's fight.
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