2016 Method 1 champion Nico Rosberg despatched a heartfelt message to Kimi Antonelli after the Mercedes driver claimed his maiden F1 win on the Chinese language Grand Prix.
Antonelli efficiently transformed pole place into his first race victory on the Shanghai Worldwide Circuit on Sunday 15 March after keeping off competitors from his Mercedes team-mate George Russell and the Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Having additionally received his first F1 race on the Chinese language Grand Prix, Rosberg despatched Antonelli a message after the milestone.
“Congratulations, actually so superior to comply with that. We have recognized one another for therefore a few years. Unimaginable to observe your profession progress and to get that win now in F1,” the previous Mercedes driver stated.
“I used to be actually emotional watching it, and also you deserve it a lot. So, superb, wishing you all the very best, and for the following race as nicely. Such a fantastic automotive, you will have a tremendous scenario to be in now, and I can do not forget that a lot from my time.
“There are some comparables. I additionally received my first race in China. We’re each now [two] of solely seven Method 1 race winners with Mercedes. In order that’s tremendous, tremendous particular. Gonna maintain cheering for you, all the very best to you, to the crew, additionally to George, in fact. It is gonna be such an thrilling season, and I hope to see you very, very quickly.”
Antonelli has a long-standing relationship with Rosberg as he was a part of the 2016 champion’s Rosberg Racing Academy. Throughout his time with the academy in 2019, the Italian driver received the South Garda Winter Cup, WSK Tremendous Grasp Sequence, WSK Euro Sequence, WSK Open Cup and WSK Remaining Cup.
The 19-year-old’s win in China locations him second within the drivers’ standings with 47 factors, 4 factors behind present championship chief Russell.
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