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Andrea Kimi Antonelli has praised Lewis Hamilton for an uplifting chat amid what was a difficult F1 Belgian GP for the Mercedes rookie.
Lewis Hamilton offered words of encouragement to Andrea Kimi Antonelli following a tough weekend at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, where the Mercedes rookie faced various challenges. Antonelli’s struggles at Spa-Francorchamps included a spin in qualifying, a disappointing finish in the Sprint Race, and a modest performance in the Grand Prix. Despite these difficulties, Hamilton expressed support and advised Antonelli to stay positive and keep believing in himself during their chat post-qualifying. Antonelli, who started the season strongly with a pole position and a podium finish, has faced adversity during the European season, but Hamilton commended the 18-year-old’s resilience and praised his ability to cope with setbacks. With Peter Bonnington as his race engineer, Antonelli has a strong support system, and Hamilton emphasized the importance of taking challenges in stride and staying focused on the journey ahead.
