Kimi Antonelli: ‘The F1 environment is great but at times it can be very brutal’
Before his home grand prix, the Mercedes driver opens up on his rocky debut season and quest to become the first Italian world champion since 1953
TL;DR
- Kimi Antonelli, 20, leads the F1 drivers' championship by 59 points.
- He describes the F1 environment as great but at times very brutal, especially after experiencing speculation about his future and public criticism.
- Antonelli has achieved five consecutive race wins from the Chinese to Monaco Grands Prix.
- He is aiming to become the first Italian Formula One world champion since 1953.
- Antonelli's father, a former driver, plays a significant role in his career, providing advice and support.
- For his home Grand Prix in Monza, Antonelli is taking new engine components, incurring a grid penalty to start from the back, viewing it as the right strategic choice.