P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F2 and F3 CEO Bruno Michel has said if Andrea Kimi Antonelli can “deal” with the pressure of his situation, it can be a “great asset” in his career.
F2 CEO Bruno Michel believes that Andrea Kimi Antonelli must embrace the pressure that comes with being in the spotlight because it’s part of his learning process. Despite being only three rounds into his F2 career and having missed F3 entirely, Antonelli is already linked to potential F1 drives at Mercedes and Williams. There’s speculation that he could join the F1 grid next season or replace Logan Sargeant mid-way through 2024. Michel sees Antonelli as a highly-anticipated junior driver, drawing a parallel to Max Verstappen’s quick ascent from F3 to F1. The CEO acknowledges that while the attention may be overwhelming at times, it’s crucial for Antonelli’s growth and development in the sport. Antonelli’s presence has also brought added visibility to the F2 series, elevating the championship’s profile despite the pressure it puts on young drivers.
