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Andrea Kimi Antonelli has hinted that he avoided using the Medium tyre in qualifying in order to improve his race prospects in F1’s Sao Paulo GP.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has suggested that he chose not to use the Medium tire in qualifying to enhance his race chances in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix of Formula 1.
Antonelli is having a strong weekend at Interlagos, starting from the front row again after finishing second in the Sprint Race.
Being the fastest Mercedes driver, Antonelli’s confidence in the W16 is evident, as seen by his P2 finish in the final Q3, trailing Norris.
He expressed confidence in his car for the race, aiming to secure his first F1 victory at the same track where his teammate won in 2022.
Acknowledging the challenging qualifying session, he emphasized the importance of a good start in the race to put pressure on Norris and compete for the win.
Although considering switching to Medium tires like his teammate, he opted to stick with the Soft tires for the race, believing they would offer better performance.
