Dad’s Rage Serves as Kimi Raikkonen’s Final Push to Win at F1
Marco Antonelli emotionally thanked Toto Wolff and Mercedes after watching son Kimi Antonelli secure his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix
Motorsport photo Kimi Antonelli's father, Marco Antonelli, thanked Mercedes team chief and CEO Toto Wolff after he watched his son claim his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix. The 19-year-old started the second race of the season from pole position and battled against his team-mate George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to defend his lead. While he fought back tears during his post-race interview, his father was equally as emotional.
"Yes, of course. Toto did everything," Antonelli Sr told Sky Sports F1, to which Wolff responded: "No, no. I think we did it together.
Kimi, as a driver and as a personality, is because of the family. His mother, Veronica, and Marco, it's such a solid base of a family. The karting, the many hours in the car, going to every track.
Congratulations. " Antonelli added: "We tried to do the best for our son, but Mercedes did a big job. I can say only thank you.