Kimi Antonelli has enjoyed a stellar first half to the 2026 season, building a 50-point lead at the top of the drivers' standings.
But F1 fans believe Lewis Hamilton is the man most likely to reel the 19-year-old in.
Hamilton has shown considerably improved form this year compared to his difficult 2025 campaign at Ferrari, and the seven-time world champion's consistency with the SF-26 has kept him firmly in the title conversation heading into the second half of the season.
RacingNews365 asked fans to vote on who poses the greatest threat to Antonelli's championship lead, and Hamilton came out on top with 63 per cent of the vote.
George Russell, Antonelli's own Mercedes team-mate, was second with 13 per cent, while Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were tied on 10 per cent.
The result reflects a belief among fans that Hamilton, at 41, still has the pace and racecraft to mount a serious title challenge, particularly if Ferrari can continue to deliver updates through the second half of the calendar.
See the full poll results below!
Who is Kimi Antonelli's biggest threat for the F1 title?
| Option | % |
|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | 63.18% |
| George Russell | 13.39% |
| Lando Norris | 10.88% |
| Max Verstappen | 10.04% |
| Someone else | 1.67% |
| Charles Leclerc | 0.84% |
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