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formula-12 months ago•15 min saved

Monaco pole crowns Kimi Antonelli’s raw talent, says Bono

Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington praised 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli’s rapid rise after he secured pole for the Monaco Grand Prix, saying the Italian showed raw talent early in testing and then transformed in Monaco. He stressed giving Antonelli freedom to enjoy driving and to stay focused on the process rather than the title, noting that FP1 pace surprised them and that Antonelli has progressed through Mercedes’ Junior ranks since 2019 and joined the F1 team in 2025.

via Motorsport.com|

#formula-1 #kimi-antonelli #mercedes

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Antonelli's fresh vibe reshapes Mercedes' F1 rhythm

Peter Bonnington explains that working with Kimi Antonelli requires re-learning basics, a stark contrast to the seamless communication with veteran Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli secures his first career win at the Chinese Grand Prix, with Hamilton congratulating him, and Bonnington highlighting Antonelli's high energy and ability to unite the garage. Bonnington also notes the process of relearning practices when guiding a rookie versus a seasoned driver.

via F1 Oversteer|

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formula-15 months ago•16 min saved

Bono’s Heartfelt Moment as Antonelli Secures First F1 Win in China

Peter Bonnington described Kimi Antonelli’s maiden F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix as a touching moment on the podium with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, calling it a chance to feel like “getting the band back together.” He contrasted working with Antonelli to Hamilton, highlighting the young driver’s extra speed and energy and the trust Bonnington is building as Mercedes’ race engineer, while noting the mentor–protégé dynamic and the ongoing development needed to continue their championship pursuit.

via Motorsport.com|

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