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Kimi Antonelli says sharing the podium with Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and his race engineer Peter Bonnington – Bono, was “a very special moment for all of us”.
After winning his first Formula 1 race – the Chinese Grand Prix – Kimi Antonelli was asked how special it was to share the experience with his father Marco, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff and race engineer Peter Bonnington – Bono.
“Yeah, it’s been great to have also my dad here, to share this moment with him because he’s been part of this whole journey since karting,“ Antonelli said.
“Also, with Bono and Toto — Toto took me in the team in 2018 and brought me all the way to Formula 1.
“He gave me the opportunity last year to put me in the car, and then again, this year. So definitely it’s been a great journey so far.
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“But of course, there’s still a long way, but we’re on a good path and I’ve been enjoying a lot the time with Mercedes, with the whole team. Just looking forward to the future.”
Kimi also shared the podium with team-mate George Russell and Mercedes’ former driver Lewis Hamilton. The Italian said it was a special moment.
“I mean, first of all, it’s incredible to be sharing the podium with George and Lewis, because George came through the junior academy like me and he’s part of the family.
“Lewis has made history with Mercedes and obviously it’s great for Mercedes.
“Yeah, I think it was a very special moment for all of us,” he concluded.
