Mercedes prospect Kimi Antonelli revealed he's received encouragement from reigning F1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen as he progresses in his career. The 19-year-old, in his second year in the championship, currently leads the F1 drivers' standings by 66 points after a dominant start, securing five consecutive Grand Prix victories. Antonelli stated both drivers have been "very kind" and supportive since he joined the sport.
While no specific advice has been given on how to tackle his experienced teammate, George Russell, Verstappen humorously told Antonelli to "wait for the red light to go off and wait one second." Both champions advised him to "keep doing what I'm doing, keep enjoying, keep being myself." Antonelli noted that despite their support, they are still competitors and naturally wouldn't offer too much strategic insight. This dynamic bodes well for the young Italian as he aims to solidify his championship position.
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