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Sky Sports pundit and former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has launched a fresh attack on Kimi Antonelli, who he described as an ‘amateur’.
Sky Sports pundit and former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve criticized Kimi Antonelli as an ‘amateur’ for causing a crash with Charles Leclerc during the Dutch GP. Villeneuve questioned Antonelli’s decision-making and called his move ‘very amateur’ for a Formula 1 driver. Antonelli, who has only scored one point in five races, has been under scrutiny for his performances, especially after previous incidents. Villeneuve compared Antonelli to other F1 rookies in 2025 and emphasized the importance of skill and progression in the sport. He suggested that if a driver is not ready for F1, they should not be in the championship, regardless of their age or experience level.
