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Kimi Antonelli admits “there’s a lot of work to do” despite maiden F1 podium in Canada
Kimi Antonelli emphasized the importance of continuous improvement despite achieving his first Formula 1 podium at the Canadian Grand Prix. He finished third at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, securing Mercedes their initial double-podium finish of the season. At just 18 years old, Antonelli became the third-youngest podium finisher in F1 history, with Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll achieving similar feats at a slightly younger age. During the race, Antonelli displayed maturity by overtaking Oscar Piastri early on and pressuring Max Verstappen, although Red Bull managed to outmaneuver him with strategic pit stops. In the post-race FIA press conference, Antonelli acknowledged the need for improvement in qualifying but expressed confidence in his team’s performance, especially with the support of teammate George. While the closing laps were nerve-wracking due to pressure from Piastri, Antonelli found his first F1 podium experience even better than he had imagined, fueling his determination to strive for further success in future races.
