in recent interview with it motorsport, kimi speaking about his relationship with bono:
“it takes time to build and consolidate certain relationships with bono & other engineers. they probably needed a bit of time to get to know me as well, and that's normal.
today, we have a very strong relationship. bono has understood and continues to understand better and better, what my needs are, what I need, and which details are important to me. even the way he asks me certain questions in critical moments is a fundamental aspect.
our relationship continues to evolve because we constantly learn from one another” 🥺
In Formula 1, he’s leading the championship at just 19 years old, breaking records, winning races, and becoming one of the biggest stories in the sport. Outside of F1, he actively supports motorsport as a whole.
He’s vocal about hisd love for MotoGP and supports his father’s GT3 racing program. Outside of motorsport, he supports cancer prevention initiatives through Fondazione AIRC, visits hospitals, and spends time with children undergoing treatment giving them gifts.
‼️ ANTONELLI SE QUITA PRESIÓN
👉 "El objetivo es ganar carreras, y como consecuencia el campeonato, soy EL MENOS FAVORITO"
😬 "George tiene todo lo necesario, incluida la experiencia, para pelear por el Mundial
"Voy a dar lo mejor de mi porque no tengo nada que perder"
📰 Motorsport Italia
🚨| Wolff Reflects on Kimi Antonelli's Historic Monaco Win:
— Toto Wolff acknowledged Kimi Antonelli's impressive pace during the Monaco GP, noting that despite being told to slow down, Antonelli maintained his rhythm. Speaking to media, Wolff remarked:
“We told Kimi that he was going too fast, but that was his pace.”
— Wolff expressed pride in Antonelli's victory and shared his experience of returning to the podium after a decade. He commented:
“Yes, I don't think I've been on a podium in about 10 years. And I admit that I am very happy for Kimi and for the guys on the team who pushed me to go on stage, telling me that this was my place and that I should be there.”
— Reflecting on the challenges of the Monaco track for Mercedes, Wolff noted the significance of the win:
“It's true, for us it's always been a bit difficult track: maybe we've gotten close to it often, but the last time we won was in 2019. So, returning to success was a good feeling.”
— Antonelli's performance was remarkable, as he managed to maintain composure and extend his lead despite pressure from competitors. Wolff observed:
“Yes, what Kimi can do is special. He has full control of the machine and its emotions. He does not lose his cool if the person behind is only a second and a half away, because he is able to change his pace and increase the gap. It's really incredible.”
— Wolff recounted the radio communication with Antonelli during the race, highlighting the young driver's determination:
“First Bono told him it, then I repeated it. I added to Bono: ‘You have to tell him he's half a minute ahead.’ Peter repeated the message to him, but Kimi kept doing those times and so we thought that maybe that was his rhythm.”
— Despite Antonelli's success, Wolff emphasized the importance of staying grounded and focused on the long season ahead:
“They said that we had put it in the car too soon, but we have always believed in our plan and we see it today. But you always have to keep your feet on the ground, even if it has a nice advantage now.”
#kimiantonelli #totoWolff #mercedesf1 🇮🇹
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🚨| Kimi Antonelli's Stunning Monaco GP Victory:
— Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed his admiration for Kimi Antonelli's remarkable performance at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Antonelli achieved his first Formula 1 grand slam by leading every lap and setting the fastest time. Speaking to media, Wolff remarked:
“We were surprised ourselves about that speed.”
— Antonelli's dominance was evident as he built a 30-second lead before a safety car was deployed. Wolff highlighted the unexpected nature of Antonelli's pace, noting:
“He was, you know, the laps he was pulling in the times, they were two seconds faster than the McLarens, and a solid plus one second faster than Ferrari.”
“In Monaco, even more than on many other circuits, you need to be one with the car and really in the zone.”
— Wolff described the intense competition during qualifying, particularly against Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, and praised Antonelli's ability to secure pole position:
“We were tracing Kimi's lap, we have the live GPS, and it looked like he was just not going to make it, and then out of nowhere, in the last two corners, he made the difference.”
— Antonelli's victory in Monaco marked his fifth consecutive win, extending his lead in the championship standings by 66 points over Lewis Hamilton. Wolff remains optimistic about George Russell's prospects despite recent setbacks:
“Luck swings in your direction, and then sometimes it doesn't.”
— Wolff emphasized the importance of confidence in the car for performance, stating:
“Formula 1 is about physics and not mystics. You don't unlearn how to drive, and you don't become a miracle wonder driver [suddenly].”
— Kimi Antonelli's triumph at Monaco not only showcased his exceptional talent but also set a new record as the youngest driver to achieve a grand slam in Formula 1 at 19 years, nine months, and 13 days old, surpassing Max Verstappen's previous record by nearly four years.
#kimiantonelli 🇮🇹 #mercedesamgf1 🇩🇪
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@clubedekimi The "luck" argument is what makes me laugh too. You don't accidentally get pole, lead every lap, set the fastest lap, and win. A Grand Slam is one of the hardest achievements in motorsport because everything has to go right.
Kimi Antonelli has invented the Super Grand Slam this weekend
✅ Pole
✅ Fastest lap
✅ Win
✅ All laps led
✅ Fastest Pit Stop
✅ Driver of the day
✅ 10 in the Power Rankings
@kimiswdc Some people are taking Instagram follows way too seriously. Kimi follows all sorts of random accounts. He even followed a Pierre Gasly fanart account.😂 The guy just clicks follow and moves on with his day.