Kimi Antonelli’s rise to become Formula 1 world championship favourite and a celebration marking 60 years of Can-Am feature in the October issue of Autosport, out today (17 September).

It’s not just his substantial points lead that makes Antonelli the likely 2026 world champion. His consistent level of performance, with a reducing list of apparent weaknesses as each week passes, makes him seem impregnable.

Antonelli’s remarkable victory from 19th on the grid at Monza was a brilliant demonstration of patience and speed when required. Yes, the strategy fell Antonelli’s way, but the win must have been a psychologic