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Mercedes has revealed the secret weapon behind the recent success of Kimi Antonelli, after the young Italian won three consecutive Grand Prix.
Mercedes has identified Pete Bonnington as the key factor in Kimi Antonelli’s recent success, with the young Italian winning three consecutive Grand Prix races. Despite losing the Miami Sprint Race to Lando Norris, Antonelli now leads the standings by 20 points over teammate George Russell ahead of the upcoming Canadian GP. Team Principal Toto Wolff praised Bonnington’s influence on Antonelli, citing the engineer’s experience working with legends like Schumacher and Hamilton. Bonnington’s mentorship and strong leadership have proven crucial, evident during a pivotal moment at the Miami Grand Prix. The successful partnership between Antonelli and Bonnington highlights the importance of driver-engineer relationships in achieving championship success in Formula 1 racing.
