Kimi Antonelli reveals George Russell’s reaction after he crashed his car at Italian GP FP1
Kimi Antonelli said that George Russell was disappointed after the youngster crashed the Brit's car during FP1 at the Italian GP.
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Mercedes decided to give an opportunity to the F1 rookie Kimi Antonelli to make his debut in Formula 1. The 18-year-old was let to drive in the free practice sessions of the Italian GP in George Russell‘s car. However, Antonelli lost control at the high-speed Parabolic corner just ten minutes into the session. This resulted in a heavy impact that registered around 52g and crashed into the barriers
Kimi Antonelli has made a significant impact on the 2024 Formula 2 season, showcasing his talent and racing skills. He achieved notable success by winning his first race at Silverstone during the wet Sprint race.
However, racing in Formula 1, especially in front of his home crowd, made him nervous, leading to a crash that severely damaged George Russell‘s car, though Antonelli emerged unharmed.
The youngster acknowledged that Russell was disappointed by the damage he caused, likening it to a kid breaking his toy. Team boss Toto Wolff expressed regret about putting pressure on Antonelli by making him race in front of his home crowd.
Russell was not very happy, but before going out at the Parabolica I was going strong. With George I have a good relationship, he did not give me much advice, but for now everything is fine. But next year I want to beat him.
Kimi Antonelli told Festival Dello Sport
After the collision, Russell expressed gratitude that Antonelli was safe and unharmed, emphasizing that car issues can always be fixed. he Russell hadn’t given the 18-year-old much advice before the race, they share a solid and supportive relationship.
Russell is excited about their partnership starting in 2025, as Antonelli steps in to fill the shoes of the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton. Meanwhile, the Italian is eager to compete against the Brit and is looking forward to the challenge of beating him on the track.
Kimi Antonelli reveals ‘working on himself’ before entering F1 in 2025
With only six races left in the 2024 season, the end of Lewis Hamilton’s long tenure at Mercedes is approaching. This marks the beginning of a new era with Kimi Antonelli set to take his place.
Antonelli recognizes the excitement surrounding his opportunity to drive the W16 next year, but the 18-year-old emphasizes that he doesn’t want to focus too much on that just yet. He’s committed to working on himself first, ensuring he’s fully prepared for the challenges that lie ahead in Formula 1.
It will be very exciting, but at the moment I’m just thinking about working on myself.
Kimi Antonelli said
The 19th race of the 2024 season will take place this weekend in Austin, raising excitement among fans and teams. Competition has intensified significantly, with teams fiercely battling for the championship title in these final races.
The main focus is the showdown between Red Bull and McLaren, as they both push for victory. Fans eagerly await the outcome, wondering who will win the Constructors’ Championship at the Abu Dhabi GP later this season.
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