Antonelli brushes off rumours of future move to Ferrari
Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli brushed off the growing speculation about a potential move to Ferrari in the future. "As an Italian, I know firsthand how emotional we can get, sometimes overly excited.
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has dismissed reports suggesting a possible future move to Ferrari. As an Italian himself, the 20-year-old acknowledged the emotional nature of such speculation. While Ferrari is a renowned brand, the young driver expressed his contentment with Mercedes, where he was given an opportunity at a young age.
Antonelli is the first Italian since 1953 to lead the championship as the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort commenced. In his debut F1 season, he is currently 59 points ahead of his team-mate George Russell. However, qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix will be more challenging due to a penalty for an upcoming engine change.
Despite the odds, Antonelli remains optimistic about his chances of victory. He stated his happiness if he were to win, as it would alleviate pressure. The driver added that his team will strive for a top-five finish, depending on their pace. When asked if he would assist Russell in qualifying, Antonelli mentioned that the decision would be made during the team sessions, but he would support the team if asked.
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