AthleticPulse24

Chairman of the Board: Fatma Al-Far

Editor-in-Chief: Ayman Badra

World Sports

Ecclestone predicts Antonelli could become next Verstappen within three years

Ecclestone predicts Antonelli could become next Verstappen within three years
World Sports · 11:16:02 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has backed Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli to reach the level of Max Verstappen within three years. Ecclestone said Antonelli could "turn into another Max Verstappen" in that timeframe, according to a report published on November 5, 2026.

Share this article: