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Kimi Antonelli battles intense pressure from Oscar Piastri to secure maiden F1 podium

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
June 16, 2025
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Kimi Antonelli battles intense pressure from Oscar Piastri to secure maiden F1 podium

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 15, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli during the race REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier

Italian Sensation Kimi Antonelli Holds Off Pressure to Secure First F1 Podium in 16 Years

In a heart-pounding race at the Canadian Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli faced intense pressure from Oscar Piastri as he fought to clinch his first-ever podium finish in Formula 1. The young Italian driver managed to withstand the challenge, with a stroke of luck coming in the form of a crash involving Lando Norris, which led to the race ending under safety car conditions at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Starting from fourth on the grid, Antonelli displayed remarkable skill as he outpaced Piastri heading into Turn 3 on the opening lap. However, as the race reached its climax, the 18-year-old driver found himself grappling with doubts about pushing too hard during the final stretch. With his Mercedes W16 showing signs of wear on the front left tire due to his aggressive driving, Antonelli anxiously watched the laps tick by on his steering wheel, desperately wishing for the race to conclude.

Admitting to the stressful nature of the situation, Antonelli shared, “I was just hoping for the race to finish, to be honest. I was even looking at the screen counting the laps because it was very stressful.” The pressure intensified as Piastri closed in within the DRS range, attempting to overtake at one point in turn one. Antonelli described the experience as requiring “a lot of effort” to maintain his position and keep the hard-charging Piastri at bay.

The nail-biting conclusion of the race highlighted Antonelli’s resilience and determination in the face of intense competition, marking a significant milestone in his F1 career. With this breakthrough podium finish, the Italian driver has firmly established himself as a rising star to watch in the world of motorsport.

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