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Kimi Antonelli could’ve been a rabbit in the headlights as he faced the Formula 1 media fresh from both crashing on his F1 weekend debut and being announced as a 2025 race driver. But he wasn’t
Kimi Antonelli made his Formula 1 debut at Monza with a crash, but his second outing was more successful. Despite feeling unwell, he was announced as a Mercedes driver on Saturday. Antonelli described himself as empathetic off-track and aggressive on-track. Team principal Toto Wolff supported Antonelli during the media session, emphasizing the team’s belief in him. Antonelli learned from his crash, realizing the importance of progressing gradually on track. Wolff expressed pride in the young driver lineup at Mercedes, highlighting their potential for success in future championships.
