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Mercedes F1 star Kimi Antonelli and his race engineer Peter ‘Bono’ Bonnington have been engaged in a prank war in 2026.
The departure of Lewis Hamilton marked a major shift for the Mercedes F1 team, affecting his former race engineer, Peter Bonnington, also known as ‘Bono.’
Having previously worked with Michael Schumacher, Bonnington now faces the challenge of guiding teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli in his debut and sophomore F1 seasons.
Antonelli’s early success, including leading the drivers’ championship and multiple wins, has added a new dimension to their working relationship, complicated by ongoing prank wars off the track.
The playful rivalry between Antonelli and Bono was captured in a Mercedes social media post, showcasing the Italian’s efforts to block Bono’s access card at the team’s headquarters.
Despite the light-hearted antics, the duo’s dynamic adds an entertaining element to the otherwise high-pressure and competitive world of Formula 1 race engineering.
