The Mercedes Formulation 1 workforce has poked enjoyable on the awkward slip-up on the Chinese language Grand Prix, when Kimi Antonelli was introduced as 2007 champion Kimi Raikkonen.
The Italian driver was noticeably greatly surprised and confused as he stepped on the rostrum following his maiden grand prix victory on the Chinese language Grand Prix. For many who weren’t there in particular person, footage was later launched of the rostrum celebrations exhibiting Antonelli laughing as he was introduced as Raikkonen.
Now, because the 19-year-old driver arrived at Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix, the Mercedes social workforce took the chance to poke enjoyable on the blunder. “Is that Chinese language Grand Prix winner Kimi Raikkonen?” a voice from behind the digicam mentioned to Antonelli as they handed him a photograph of the previous Ferrari driver.Â
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“Bwoah,” Antonelli mentioned as he signed the photograph, referencing what grew to become a catchphrase Raikkonen’s. He continued the reference, saying “bwoah, bwoah,” when requested what his response was to the rostrum announcement. “Yeah, I could not consider it, however it was enjoyable, it was humorous. However hopefully, they will say my identify proper subsequent time.”
Antonelli grew to become the second-youngest grand prix winner on the Shanghai Worldwide Circuit.Â
“I am speechless. I am about to cry to be sincere however thanks a lot to my workforce as a result of they helped me to realize this dream,” he mentioned after the race, earlier than breaking down in tears.
“I am tremendous pleased. I mentioned yesterday I actually wished to carry Italy again on prime and we did at present.
Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren
Photograph by: Sutton Photos through Getty Photos
“I gave myself just a little little bit of a coronary heart assault in the direction of the tip with a flat spot. Nevertheless it was an excellent race. It was not a simple begin and possibly I lined a bit an excessive amount of on the within and gave an excessive amount of room to the Ferrari. However on the finish the tempo was good, and we managed to carry it house.
“I am trying ahead to the remainder of the season now. I at all times focus race by race after which we’ll see the place we find yourself on the finish of the yr.”
The main focus now shifts to the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
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