Kimi Antonelli is "eagerly awaiting the race" from pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli in pole position for a Grand Prix F1 At 19 years and 201 days, this is a new absolute record in the premier category of the car The previous record was held by Sebastian Vettel, at 21 years and 72 days, set in Monza, in 2008. To establish this new, significant mark, the Italian certainly benefited from a stroke of luck, but was able to complete the necessary lap to hold off his teammate – who returned to the track at the end of the session – and Lewis Hamilton, third of this session.

"It was a pretty clean session. I'm very happy." he rejoiced, no less measured in his reaction. George had a problem in Q3, so it's great to see him here next to me. It was a really good session for me. No mistakes. I'm really looking forward to the race. I saw that George had a problem, but I was trying to stay focused and calm to put in a good lap.

Having managed to keep his composure after a sprint race marred by a poor start and a collision with Isack Hadjar, Kimi Antonelli demonstrated the full extent of his potential when the problems leave him. Second in Melbourne, will the Italian finally secure his first Sunday victory in F1? We'll find out from 8 a.m. (French time) on March 15th.

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