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Andrea Kimi Antonelli Refuses to Let Monza Crash Shatter His Unwavering Confidence in F1 Comeback

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September 6, 2025
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli Refuses to Let Monza Crash Shatter His Unwavering Confidence in F1 Comeback

Title: Andrea Kimi Antonelli Stays Unshaken After Monza Mishap: “Confidence is Still High!”

In a dramatic turn of events at the iconic Monza circuit, Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli faced a setback during the second practice session, yet he remains undeterred, exuding unwavering confidence as he looks to bounce back from recent challenges. The 19-year-old Italian sensation found himself in the gravel trap just minutes into the session, an unfortunate result of pushing the limits in an attempt to find grip at the notorious second Lesmo.

Despite this misstep costing him crucial track time, Antonelli is resolute. “I just pushed a bit too hard for the grip at that moment and it was a shame,” he admitted, reflecting on the incident. However, he quickly pivoted to a more positive note, emphasizing that “the day was looking good. I had a good FP1 and then the start of FP2 was looking strong, so confidence is still high.”

With the echoes of his previous wall strike at Parabolica during his FP1 debut last year still in the air, Antonelli is determined not to let history repeat itself. “Obviously, tomorrow we’ll have to do a bit of a different programme but we’ll try to be ready for anything,” he asserted, signaling his readiness to tackle whatever challenges lie ahead.

Meanwhile, teammate George Russell also experienced a rocky session, finishing 10th in FP2, as he battled with his own share of challenges aboard the W16. “It didn’t feel amazing out there. I was struggling for a bit of confidence and I had a few moments similar to like Kimi,” he revealed, indicating that the tricky Monza conditions had left their mark on many drivers.

Russell described the day as “tricky,” grappling with the low downforce setup that made the car feel unstable. “It was just difficult to keep the car in a good spot,” he explained, admitting that the performance gap left him feeling less than spectacular. “Usually three tenths off would be just behind McLarens, so it’s tight and I expect that to be the same tomorrow.”

As tensions rise and the clock ticks down to the next round of qualifying, all eyes will be on Antonelli to see if he can channel his high spirits into a stellar performance. Will this young talent rise from the ashes of his off or will the pressures of F1 continue to mount? One thing is certain: confidence is key, and Antonelli is not backing down. The stage is set for an electrifying showdown at Monza!

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