Kimi Antonellito whom only his mother Veronica calls by your first name, Andrealeft at the top of the podium Spa–Francochampsone of the most relevant and iconic of the Great Circus, an image equally relevant and iconic. That of bathing in champagne and remembering, with her long hair and youthful expression, myths from decades ago. Those with whom they do not want to compare him, but arise when they see that the wonder boy He goes for a world title.
Kimi Antonelli celebrates his sixth victory
The triumph of the Italian in Spa It is a total proof of vindication. came into Europe released after winning in Monte Carlobut he had collected difficult races in which his mercedes gave in. The worst could have been thought of Belgium after several key points, such as the exit (Verstappen and Leclerc) or the moment of the leadership of the Monegasque of Ferraribut Antonelli resisted. He became strong. In the same way that he turned his career around after his tough debut year in F1. “Here, a year ago, I reached my lowest point. It was a very hard moment mentally. But now everything is better, a year ago I thought it was impossible,” he acknowledged.
Here, a year ago, I reached my lowest point. It was a very hard moment mentally. But now everything is better, a year ago I thought it was impossible
The Italian leads in the World and continues to expand its differential historical records. No Italian won in Spaa mecca, since 1953. He is already the second Italian (6 wins as Patrese) after Alberto Ascari (13). And he is the first to win with a mercedes from hamilton and from the pole in Spa since 2021. The blow is notable. “My momentum was always there despite what happened in other races. You can only maximize the potential of the car and get everything available. Then we will see the balance at the end of the year,” he analyzed. Of course, he is also cautious. “With these cars and these regulations, anything can happen. There are unpredictable things. That’s why I only focus race by race and we’ll see at the end of the year,” he added.
Antonelli crosses the finish line.
And the others?
The bathroom Antonelli It also depends on other variables on the table. One is that their rivals continue to fight, but there is no very clear opposition. hamilton was destined for it, but its Spa It got complicated after blowing up the car in FP3. Leclerc he chains two great results and in form he can give everything. And his own companion, George Russellhas ghosts to solve first.
In seven days there will be another appointment in Hungary. And the scenario may be different on a more mousey circuit, with less dependence on the engine and an opportunity to attack the strong leader. Antonelli is in charge, but he must defend himself. “The four teams will be very close, and maybe it will be like Monaco. Everyone at their best, anything can happen,” he concluded.