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Gabriel Bortoleto had accused his fellow F1 rookie of being overoptimistic in Monaco.
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli expressed understanding rather than anger towards Gabriel Bortoleto’s criticism post their collision during the Monaco Grand Prix. Bortoleto overtook Antonelli at the start of the race and a subsequent attempted overtake by Antonelli at Portier led to Bortoleto hitting the wall, mandating a pit stop for a new front wing. Though initially tense, the pair reconciled through conversations to dispel any misunderstandings. Antonelli empathized with Bortoleto’s public outburst, citing his own emotional reaction in a similar situation during the Miami GP sprint race. Reflecting on the incident, Antonelli highlighted his drive to seize an opportunity while ensuring space, despite unexpected consequences, emphasizing his intent to overtaken Bortoleto, not to cause a crash.
