Kimi Antonelli's Historic Podium Sparks Excitement for Future F1 Triumphs
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18-year-old Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli achieved his first Formula One podium at the Canadian Grand Prix, marking him as the first Italian driver in 16 years to reach this milestone. His performance has been praised by four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who sees a bright future for Antonelli. Despite the pressure, Antonelli held off challenges to secure third place, expressing his ambition to win races and bring Italy back to the top of F1.
Key Points
Antonelli became the first Italian driver in 16 years to achieve a podium finish in F1.
At 18, he is the third youngest driver to score a top three result in F1.
Max Verstappen praised Antonelli's natural speed and calm approach, predicting more podiums.
Antonelli took over the seat vacated by Lewis Hamilton and has shown impressive performance despite being a rookie.
He aims to win races and bring Italy back to the top of F1, dedicating his success to Italian fans.
