Why comparisons between Antonelli and Verstappen go beyond their driving talent
When Andrea Kimi Antonelli won his first Formula 2 race this summer, it set off a veritable stampede towards the press conference room. Why? Because Mercedes has thrown up such a barrier around its protégé that he’s a tricky man to speak to. But now GP Racing’s OLEG KARPOV can lift the veil of secrecy…
A two-minute video clip recorded during one of the Prema Formula 2 team debriefs provides a fascinating insight into the world of Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The Italian’s engineer, Pedro Matos, makes fun of his driver’s incredible ability to remember lap times.
“Fastest lap, Silverstone, race one,” he says. “2:01.2,” Kimi replies. Matos chokes with laughter as he checks his screen. The FIA’s official timing sheet on his monitor confirms: 2m01.267s.
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