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Updated · Motorsport.com · Sep 13
Kimi Antonelli's 8th Spanish GP Win Sparks Viral Father-Son Celebration
Updated
Updated · Motorsport.com · Sep 13

Kimi Antonelli's 8th Spanish GP Win Sparks Viral Father-Son Celebration

3 articles · Updated · Motorsport.com · Sep 13

Summary

  • A post-race exchange between Kimi Antonelli and his father Marco spread across social media after the Mercedes driver won the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
  • Marco greeted the 20-year-old at the barriers with a red carnation, and the pair laughed and hugged before Antonelli moved on to podium duties.
  • The victory brought Antonelli another 25 points and stretched his Formula 1 championship lead to 81 over teammate George Russell.
  • Antonelli said he does not want to focus on a maiden title yet, insisting he will keep approaching the season race by race.
  • Round 15, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit, is scheduled for Sept. 24-26.

Insights

How did escaping Ferrari's intense pressure help Mercedes' young star dominate the highly controversial new Madrid circuit?
Did a lucky Virtual Safety Car secretly rob Lando Norris of a Spanish Grand Prix victory against Kimi Antonelli?
Beyond the viral father-son moment, will severe driver safety concerns threaten the future of Madrid's new Formula 1 track?