Kimi Antonelli reveals ‘really nice’ words of wisdom from Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton comforted Kimi Antonelli after tricky Belgian GP
- Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli received advice from Lewis Hamilton during a challenging weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix.
- Antonelli, 18, has experienced a difficult run of Formula 1 races since his podium finish in Canada, including retiring from two Grands Prix and finishing 16th at Spa.
- Hamilton visited Antonelli in the Mercedes motorhome and encouraged him to “keep his head up” and “keep believing” after Antonelli was emotional following Q1 elimination.
- Hamilton, who also started his F1 career with a top team, expressed support for Antonelli, acknowledging the pressure on an 18-year-old in such a position.
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has stated that retaining Antonelli and George Russell is now his “priority” for the next season.