F1 Today | Antonelli is asked about Ayrton Senna, Hamilton causes a stir while Alonso gives retirement hint

Kimi Antonelli may be the hottest property in Formula 1 right now, but the Mercedes driver is not interested in comparisons with one of the sport’s greatest icons.
Fresh from securing his fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory at Monaco, Antonelli arrives in Barcelona with a commanding 66-point lead at the top of the drivers’ championship.

The Italian teenager has taken Formula 1 by storm in 2026 and is increasingly being mentioned alongside some of the most successful names in the sport’s history.

One comparison that has emerged in recent days is with three-time world champion Ayrton Senna, particularly after Antonelli’s victory around the streets of Monaco.

Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Barcelona Grand Prix with a switch to his hairstyle ahead of the race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, while teammate Charles Leclerc had a slight mix-up with his kit choice for media day in Barcelona.

Fernando Alonso has revealed that this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix could be his final Formula 1 appearance at the circuit, with the two-time world champion admitting he is preparing for what may be an emotional farewell in front of his home fans.

Max Verstappen is keen for the FIA to reveal how they reached the conclusion that Red Bull are the benchmark for internal combustion engine development under the ADUO regulations.

Although the Red Bull Power Train Project lacks the experience enjoyed by established manufacturers such as Mercedes, Ferrari and Honda, the Ford-backed programme emerged as the most competitive on the internal combustion side. While the result highlights the impressive work being carried out in Milton Keynes, it also leaves rivals room for hope, as Red Bull is currently unable to make changes to its power unit, unlike the other engine manufacturers.

Despite Red Bull’s benchmark ADUO status, Verstappen is 113 points behind championship leader Antonelli, following the Dutchman’s retirement after the opening lap of the Monaco Grand Prix. Speaking ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, the four-time world champion said his team are talking to the FIA to discover how they reached their ADUO rankings conclusion.

Lando Norris refuses to give up hope that he can defend his Formula One drivers’ championship, despite admitting that it has been an “incredibly hard” 2026 season so far for his McLaren team.