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Kimi Antonelli tells Crash.net he is yet to unleash his “full potential” in F1.
Kimi Antonelli is still searching for the key to unlock his full potential in F1, despite experiencing ups and downs in his rookie season after replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.
The 18-year-old kicked off his debut F1 campaign impressively with a fourth place in Australia and has had highs like claiming a pole in Miami and a podium finish in Canada.
However, he has faced lows with a string of poor results during the European leg of the season, retiring three times and struggling to score points.
Antonelli admits to being too conservative in his approach, hindering his ability to reach his full potential, but is now focused on exploring the limits of the car and pushing himself more in qualifying.
In an exclusive interview at the Belgian Grand Prix, Antonelli revealed his mixed emotions from his first 14 F1 races and emphasized the importance of finding the right balance between caution and pushing the limits.
