Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli finally found his confidence around the Suzuka International Circuit after he qualified P6 at the F1 Japanese GP.
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Antonelli happy with qualifying recovery after massive practice struggles at F1 Japanese GP

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli finally found his confidence around the Suzuka International Circuit after he qualified P6 at the F1 Japanese GP. After a positive Friday for his teammate, George Russell, the young Italian evidently struggled to find confidence and momentum in the car. Finishing behind Russell in all three practices, Antonelli knew he had to…

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George Russell during FP1 - Japanese GP 2025
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George Russell reflects on positive day for Mercedes at F1 Japanese GP

With a week in between, the break has allowed the drivers to return stronger to the asphalt at the F1 Japanese GP in Suzuka, including George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. With both free practice sessions completed, one driver stands out aside from the McLarens: Russell in his Mercedes. During the first laps on Suzuka’s track,…

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A close up of Andrea Kimi Antonelli in his helmet
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Kimi Antonelli feeling “lucky” to work with highly regarded F1 engineer Peter Bonnington

Kimi Antonelli has kicked off his Formula 1 career with two competitive drives to fourth and sixth place in Australia and China, all under the guidance of Peter Bonnington. The Italian had to battle the chaos of a wet and dry thriller at Albert Park and recovered to the cusp of the podium in P4…

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Antonelli during Chinese GP
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Mercedes F1 boss Wolff lauds Antonelli for mature drive after sustaining damage on lap one of Chinese GP

Toto Wolff praised Kimi Antonelli for the “maturity” he displayed after sustaining damage to his Mercedes in the opening stages of the Chinese GP. Starting the race from P8 on the grid, Antonelli was trailing behind the Ferrari drivers, who made contact shortly after the start. The incident caused the front wing end plate of Charles Leclerc’s…

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Antonelli reveals floor damage from hitting Leclerc’s end plate in F1 Chinese GP

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes added eight points to his total as he took 6th from the F1 Chinese GP following the removal of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton from the results. Before the F1 2025 season started in Melbourne, many had doubts about the performance of him considering his young age and experience. However, the…

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Antonelli: Tyre warm-up issues “killed” my confidence in F1 Chinese GP qualifying

Kimi Antonelli admitted he lost confidence in his Mercedes car throughout qualifying for the 2025 F1 Chinese GP, after he could only manage eighth on the grid as he struggled with tyre warm-up issues which meant he was four tenths back from his team-mate George Russell, who qualified on the front row, less than a…

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Russell and Antonelli hopeful to “challenge those ahead” in F1 Chinese GP Sprint

Mercedes found itself in a solid but not spectacular position after Sprint Qualifying at the F1 Chinese GP, with George Russell securing P5 and rookie Kimi Antonelli taking P7. Russell posted a best time of 1:31.169, while Antonelli trailed by just over half a second with a 1:31.738 as he struggled on softs. Tyre warm…

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