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Kimi Antonelli’s gaming edge: how mental agility could revolutionize F1’s new rules

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
January 15, 2026
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Kimi Antonelli’s gaming edge: how mental agility could revolutionize F1’s new rules

Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 7, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli looks dejected after the Italian Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Title: Kimi Antonelli: The Young Star Relying on ‘Gaming’ Skills to Conquer F1’s Radical Rules Revamp!

In a thrilling twist for Formula 1 fans, Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old prodigy, is gearing up to leverage his “spare mental capacity” as the sport undergoes a seismic shift in regulations this year. The young Mercedes driver, who delivered a commendable rookie season, is now facing the daunting challenge of adapting to a completely transformed racing landscape. With the new rules altering the very fabric of racing, Antonelli’s prowess behind the wheel may be overshadowed by his unique ability to think on his feet—an advantage sharpened by hours spent in the virtual racing world.

Mercedes’ trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin, has been vocal about his growing admiration for Antonelli’s capabilities, expressing confidence that the young driver will seamlessly navigate the complexities of the new regulations. “We’re starting to understand him a lot better,” Shovlin stated, highlighting how Antonelli has become increasingly comfortable within the team. With a year of experience under his belt, the Italian talent is poised to tackle the radically different driving style required for optimal performance, particularly during qualifying sessions.

Shovlin elaborated on Antonelli’s impressive ability to multitask, a skill honed through years of gaming. “Kimi, because he’s a youngster, has a pretty impressive ability to sit in the sim and drive it all day long,” he noted. This gaming background equips Antonelli with a cognitive advantage—allowing him to drive while simultaneously strategizing about energy management and overtaking maneuvers. “It does help to have that cognizant thing of thinking while you drive, and the driving becomes secondary,” Shovlin explained. This edge could prove pivotal as the young driver strives to extract every ounce of performance from the car.

However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for Antonelli. Shovlin pointed out that while the driver made significant strides in understanding the intricate details of car dynamics, there remains a critical area for improvement: race and qualifying strategy. “He needs to learn how hard he needs to push,” Shovlin emphasized. Last season, Antonelli’s eagerness sometimes led to overexertion, causing him to struggle with tire management, exemplified during his disappointing 15th-place qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Shovlin candidly remarked, “He just overcooked it,” referring to the moments when Antonelli got ahead of himself during qualifying sessions, particularly in Q3 when he failed to maintain the momentum built in earlier rounds. This is a common pitfall for novices who have yet to grasp the fine nuances of racecraft. “What has been good is that he did get through to Q3, which means you can maximize the learning there,” Shovlin said, highlighting the silver lining of Antonelli’s experiences.

As the new season looms, the anticipation surrounding Kimi Antonelli is palpable. With a combination of raw talent, enhanced cognitive skills from gaming, and a supportive engineering team, he stands on the brink of potentially transforming his challenges into triumphs. Will this young star rise to the occasion and carve his name into the annals of Formula 1 history? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain: the world will be watching closely as Antonelli embarks on this exhilarating journey!

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