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Kimi Antonelli show: after 20 years, an Italian returns to win a GP in Formula 1

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Kimi Antonelli managed to win his first GP in Formula 1. The very young Mercedes driver took first place in the Chinese GP. After the pole position (first time in his career), also comes the victory in Sunday’s race: “I can’t talk, I’m going to cry. Thank you to all my team who helped me realize my dream”, the words of an emotional Kimi Antonelli.

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"Lots of overtaking, especially in the first laps, between Russell and Leclerc", he pointed out talking about the first Gp.
"The situation is a little different than in the past but it’s not for me to say what I think".

"There are positive and negative aspects, as in all things".
"Driving a Formula 1 is definitely difficult, and today it is even more so", he pointed out, however, recalling the many mistakes made by great pilotu.
"Ferrari is there, but Mercedes has an extra step".

With his face streaked with tears, Kimi Antonelli then added: “I am really happy. I said I wanted to bring Italy back to victory and I succeeded”. In fact, that is what happened. After 20 years, Italy is back to having a driver capable of winning a Formula 1 GP.

On the race, l’azzurro explains: “It’s not an easy start but the pace was good. I had a little heart attack in the last laps but it went well. World title? We are just at the beginning, George is a great rider, it will take time. Now let”s focus on the next race”, his closing remark.

Congratulations also from teammate George Russell, who finished second in Shanghai: “Happy to be on the podium with Kimi. You never forget the first time” the words of the Briton. Also important were the words of Toto Wolff, team principal of Mercedes: “Welcome to the club of those who have won a GP with Mercedes.” The last Italian driver to win a GP in Formula 1 was Giancarlo Fisichella in 2006. A full 20 years later, it is Kimi Antonelli&#8217s turn.

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