F1 2025 Guide – Andrea Kimi Antonelli: “Pure speed is not a problem”

Have you come to terms with the loss of Formula 2 that you failed to win (6th place in the championship)?

It went by so fast! As a rider, I'm happy with my development and progression. I had a few moments where I underperformed a little bit, but overall I'm happy. There were some big results.

Throughout your young career you have always had to deal with a certain amount of media hype. To what extent do you think this has impacted your performances in F2, while the paddock F1 had his eyes fixed on you?

Indeed, the hype around me has always been there, and it has increased year after year as I have climbed the ladder of the pyramid. It has been even stronger last year.