P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kimi Antonelli was placed under major pressure in the final laps of the Brazilian Grand Prix by Max Verstappen.
Kimi Antonelli described his defence against Max Verstappen in the São Paulo Grand Prix as “way too stressful”.
He secured a career-best second place by holding off Verstappen in the closing stages of the race.
This second podium finish of the season was a significant boost for the rookie driver after a string of disappointing results.
Verstappen’s final pit stop, opting for soft compounds, put pressure on Antonelli who was on older mediums.
Despite Verstappen closing in, Antonelli managed to maintain his position as runner-up.
Antonelli admitted the closing laps were challenging and praised his team for their efforts.
Looking ahead to the next race in Vegas, Mercedes is expected to perform well in the colder conditions.
Antonelli plans to utilize the lessons from his successful race in Brazil to finish the season strongly.
