Kimi Antonelli, second in a Mercedes one-two finish in Melbourne: "It was the best start to the season we could have hoped for."

His spin during the third free practice session wasn't enough to dampen Kimi Antonelli's burning ambition. Nor, for that matter, was his poor start when the lights went out. Propelled by a car Looking like the ultimate weapon, the Bolognese secured second place in the Australian Grand Prix, completing the double behind his teammate George Russell, the first winner of this 2026 era.

If you feel like you want to take the Classic Ferrari for sale They leapt from the grid to steal the lead at the start, while car number 12 slipped to fifth place in the pack from the very first meters. But the young Italian prodigy didn't let that deter him, climbing steadily through the field with authority as the laps went by. A timely pit stop under the virtual safety car (VSC) turned his race around. For the team of BrackleyAs the favorite for months, this curtain-raiser is an ideal scenario.

« It was the best start to the season we could have hoped for. The start wasn't good, I lost a lot of places, and I had to fight my way back up. he conceded to the microphone of the F1 after the Grand Prix. The race was good overall, I had a good pace, especially towards the end. It's great to start the season like this. »

At the end of an eventful race, punctuated by the new energy systems, Kimi Antonelli made no secret of his satisfaction. During the race, the first few laps were absolutely crazy; the overtaking mode is so powerful that it can lead to a lot of action. he rejoices. It was a lot of fun at the beginning, now there are a few days of rest before China! »

It remains to be seen whether the Silver Arrows will confirm their pace and their insolent engine advantage in the next round, scheduled for March 15 in China.

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