Fabrizio Barbazza doesn’t mince words about Kimi Antonelli

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is stunning Formula 1: the Italian Mercedes driver has won three consecutive Grands Prix, as only Alberto Ascari had done in 1952, when he became world champion. The driver from Bologna is making many people dream, and among those applauding him there is also a former Formula 1 driver like Fabrizio Barbazza, who warmly congratulated him on Facebook.

“Yesterday as an interista, sinnerian and Italian driver I had a super day and I dedicate it to Alex. I really did not expect such a good Antonelli, he is not strong, he is very but very good. From the child who had dinner with me to today he has become a man pilot. He has held off riders with hundreds of races more than him. Bravo to Toto who believed in him. I have no other words, the race spoke for itself. One just ahead all of Italy of the sport,” wrote the former Minardi driver.

Enjoying the moment is also Toto Wolff, the team principal who has believed in Antonelli since his karting days and now urges everyone to be cautious. “It is important at this time that Kimi keeps his feet on the ground. In the team we know this well and his parents have also played a key role in this,” said the Austrian.

“Kimi has a formidable teammate who is extremely fast. The other rivals are catching up in terms of performance, and we want to play a long game: he has a F1 career of many years ahead of him, and in the next ten or fifteen he can win many championships.