In Montreal, at the Canadian Grand Prix this Sunday, Kimi Antonelli showcased all his talent by securing his very first podium in Formula 1. Third at the checkered flag, the Italian was awarded the title of Driver of the Day after a controlled and remarkable race amidst a particularly competitive field.<\/p>\n
Starting at the foot of the podium, the Mercedes driver managed to overtake Oscar Piastri to secure third place for the long term, despite a tough battle with the two McLaren drivers. The race was marked by a dramatic collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri three laps from the end, causing the race to be neutralized under the safety car. This incident, which put an end to any overtaking attempts at the end, also allowed Kimi Antonelli to maintain his place on the podium. This performance comes after a solid start to the season, marked by numerous points finishes.<\/p>\n
This first podium in Formula 1 represents a key milestone in Kimi Antonelli’s rise. At just 18 years old, he confirms that he is not there by chance. Mercedes, already galvanized by Russell’s victory, can now count on a balanced and talented duo. As the championship continues in Europe, Antonelli will be eager to confirm his status and deliver high-level performances consistently.<\/p>\n
Kimi Antonelli – 27.3%<\/p>\n
George Russell – 11.7%<\/p>\n
Max Verstappen – 11.1%<\/p>\n
Lando Norris – 9.3%<\/p>\n
Nico H\u00fclkenberg – 6.7%<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Voted Driver of the Day at the end of an intense Canadian Grand Prix, young Italian rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli offers Mercedes a further reason for optimism. At just 18 years of age, the driver distinguished himself in a stormy race in which experience and composure made all the difference. This was his first podium finish in the premier class.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":132,"featured_media":45837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,1749],"tags":[529,773,964],"class_list":["post-31995","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-f1","category-news","tag-grand-prix-du-canada","tag-kimi-antonelli","tag-mercedes-amg-f1"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n