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Antonelli’s current and Hamilton’s former race engineer Bono says being on the podium with both drivers was “a hell of a moment” and “really touching”.
After Kimi Antonelli’s first F1 victory at the Chinese GP, his father Marco said he “can say only thank you” to Toto Wolff and Mercedes.
Toto Wolff says seeing Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton and race engineer Peter Bonnington – Bono on the podium is “probably one of the best moments I have ever had”.
Here is the transcript of the post 2026 Chinese Grand Prix track interviews and press conference featuring George Russell and Kimi Antonelli!
George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Toto Wolff and Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin give their comments on the Chinese Grand Prix.
Legendary race engineer Peter Bonnington – Bono was overjoyed after his young driver Kimi Antonelli won his first ever race – the Chinese Grand Prix!
After winning his fist ever F1 race, Kimi Antonelli says George Russell is “an incredible driver, very strong on all aspects, so it’s going to take a lot to beat him”.
George Russell says third-placed Lewis Hamilton “was obviously great at the beginning” of the sprint race, so he is “sure it’s not going to be straightforward” at the Chinese GP.
Lewis Hamilton says there’s nothing he can “pass down to” Kimi Antonelli, and adds he’s sure the Italian driver “will do great”.
Here is the transcript of the post 2026 Chinese Grand Prix Qualifying parc fermé interviews and press conference with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
