P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Andrea Kimi Antonelli broke down his stellar defence that kept a fast-charging Max Verstappen at bay to secure his best-ever F1 result at the Sao Paulo GP.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered an outstanding defensive performance against Max Verstappen in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to achieve his best-ever Formula 1 result. The 19-year-old showcased impressive speed throughout the Sprint weekend at Interlagos. Despite early race contact with Oscar Piastri complicating his afternoon, Antonelli managed to climb to second place after the final pitstops. Verstappen’s aggressive three-stop strategy on fresher tyres posed a challenge in the closing laps, but Antonelli’s strong defense secured his second-place finish. Max Verstappen, on the other hand, acknowledged the team’s strategy decision, emphasizing the challenges of pushing on softer tyres in dirty air.
