P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kimi Antonelli is continuing to build a strong relationship with his race engineer Pete Bonnington
Toto Wolff praised Kimi Antonelli’s race engineer as a crucial factor in the young driver’s early success in the F1 championship. Despite being only 19 years old, Antonelli leads the championship after winning three consecutive races in China, Japan, and Miami. Wolff commended Antonelli’s relationship with engineer Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington as a key to his recent achievements. Bonnington, who previously worked with Lewis Hamilton, is now mentoring Antonelli and providing vital support. Wolff disclosed a moment in Miami where he almost reprimanded Kimi over the radio but trusted Bonnington’s handling of the situation. The Mercedes team boss highlighted Antonelli’s remarkable progress since his debut in 2025 and expressed confidence in his potential to continue shining in the championship.
