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Kimi Antonelli made his FP1 debut in Monza earlier this year – however, the Italian driver crashed in the opening minutes.
Kimi Antonelli shared how the Mercedes F1 team supported him after his crash at Monza earlier this year, where he hit the barrier in his first FP1 outing. Antonelli’s session lasted only 10 minutes before the incident. Despite the setback, he had another opportunity in Mexico City last month as part of his preparations to replace Lewis Hamilton in 2025. Antonelli expressed gratitude for the team’s help in facing and overcoming the challenges he encountered, using the Monza crash as a learning experience. He emphasized the importance of mental resilience and learning from setbacks to come back stronger. Furthermore, Antonelli highlighted the smoother session he had in Mexico, attributing it to having more time to prepare without the concurrent focus on Formula 2 activities during the same weekend.
