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Kimi Antonelli opens up on emotional toll of home F1 race: “I didn’t have as much energy”
Kimi Antonelli admitted to feeling the additional pressure of racing at home during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for the first time in his F1 career at Imola, struggling to find pace and missing out on Q3. Despite benefiting from the Virtual Safety Car, Antonelli was forced to retire from the race due to a throttle issue while running ahead of his teammate. Jacques Villeneuve criticized Antonelli for bringing classmates to Imola, suggesting it impacted his performance with unnecessary distractions. Antonelli acknowledged his struggle in managing the weekend effectively, citing a lack of energy affecting his driving performance, but saw it as a valuable learning experience for future races. Despite having high hopes for a strong finish, Antonelli’s race was cut short by technical issues, leaving room for improvement and reflection as he aims to come back stronger for the upcoming races, particularly in Monaco.
