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Andrea Kimi Antonelli took a career-best second place in F1’s Sao Paulo GP, but he conceded he was “lucky” to survive an earlier collision in the race.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli achieved a career-best second place at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Formula 1, although he admitted he was fortunate to survive an earlier collision during the race. Following a Safety Car restart on Lap 6 at Interlagos, Antonelli found himself in a challenging situation as he was closely followed by Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri going into Turn 1. Despite his efforts to navigate the corner, a chain reaction caused by wheel-spin ultimately led to contact between Antonelli, Piastri, and Leclerc, resulting in premature retirement for Leclerc. Despite the incident, Antonelli managed to continue racing and secure a second-place finish, demonstrating his resilience and fortitude on the track. Looking ahead to the remaining rounds in his debut season, Antonelli expressed confidence and excitement, reflecting on his recent strong performances and emphasizing the importance of continued improvement for the team’s success.
