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Andrea Kimi Antonelli has admitted that the pressure of racing in front of his home fans for the first time in F1 “compromised” his performance at Imola.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has acknowledged that the pressure of racing in front of his home fans for the first time in Formula 1 affected his performance at Imola. This was his seventh Grand Prix, the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, and the first time competing in F1 in front of an Italian crowd. Despite a strong season so far, including points in most races, Antonelli faced challenges at Imola, starting 13th and retiring due to a throttle issue. He recognized the need to manage his energy better to improve his performance, learning valuable lessons for future races, including the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. Antonelli remains focused on refining his driving skills and race pace, particularly in hot conditions, to achieve better results in the upcoming races.
