Kimi Antonelli has revealed that he received wonderful messages and widespread respect from numerous Formula 1 drivers following his championship victory. The young driver shared that competitors such as Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris all reached out to congratulate him with great kindness.
Messages of Support From F1 Rivals
“But I also got a lot from other drivers, from Max, Lewis, Charles. Everyone was super nice. Lando was super nice to me as well. So I’m very happy and grateful to see so much respect and support,” Antonelli stated.
Following his title win, Antonelli took the opportunity to unwind by participating in enjoyable activities and spending time with the Senna family. He described that particular experience as truly incredible and unforgettable.
“I’ve also had the chance to recharge and enjoy a couple of days doing some really nice activities, especially spending time with the Senna family. That was truly incredible and something that I will remember forever,” he explained.
“So yes, it’s been very demanding in some ways, but I’ve had the time and the chance to relax and recharge. It was also very nice to see so much excitement and support around me.”
Focus on Upcoming Races in Brazil
Mercedes still has the opportunity to secure the teams’ championship this weekend in Brazil. Beyond that milestone, Antonelli acknowledged that his primary focus is simply enjoying the final races of the season while continuing to compete for victories.
“The goal coming here is to win. It’s a track that I love, and the fans are amazing here. So I’m really looking forward to it,” said Antonelli.
“The goal is to have a great weekend, but also to enjoy the rest of the season. Obviously, we’ve still got races to go, races where we want to do well. So I’m looking forward to it. It’s definitely a really cool place to start everything again after clinching the title and to get a win.”
