Young Formula 1 sensation Kimi Antonelli has shaken the racing world with his remarkable skills, leaving even seasoned veteran Max Verstappen in awe. Antonelli’s recent debut season success has catapulted him into the spotlight, with a stunning first-ever F1 podium at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Verstappen, no stranger to early success in F1 himself, has been closely following Antonelli’s journey since their karting days. Expressing his lack of surprise at Antonelli’s rapid rise, Verstappen commended the Italian rookie for his natural speed and composed demeanor. Despite a few setbacks, Verstappen never doubted that Antonelli’s moment of glory would arrive, and it did at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Antonelli, who credits his teammate George Russell for his support and guidance, also looks up to Verstappen as a role model in the sport. The young driver acknowledges the challenge of competing against the best drivers on the grid but finds inspiration in Verstappen’s early achievements in F1.
With his impressive performance at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Antonelli has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of Formula 1. As he continues to learn and grow in his rookie season, the racing world eagerly anticipates witnessing more of Kimi Antonelli’s meteoric rise in the coming years.