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Mercedes star opens up on being ‘lonely’ in F1
Mercedes F1 star Kimi Antonelli has opened up about feeling lonely in F1, highlighting the importance of his school friendships during his rookie season. Despite his youth, Antonelli has shown promise with 63 points from 12 races, including his first pole position and grand prix podium. Bringing classmates to races, he treasures these relationships, acknowledging the loneliness in the sport. The 18-year-old’s future at Mercedes is uncertain, with speculations around Max Verstappen potentially replacing him or George Russell. Nonetheless, Antonelli is expected to shine in F1 for the next decade, confronting the challenges of balancing his racing career and maintaining connections with his school friends.
