Mercedes Method 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has secured a sensational pole place for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, nevertheless it was the world champions alongside him who stole the present within the post-qualifying press convention with some tongue-in-cheek recommendation for the 19-year-old.
Whereas Antonelli at the moment leads the drivers’ championship with a 43-point lead over his team-mate George Russell, he has had some struggles at race begins.
When requested throughout the press convention if Max Verstappen, who will begin from second, and Lewis Hamilton, ranging from third, had any recommendation for the Mercedes driver, each joked that he ought to wait after the lights exit.
Addressing his personal launch points, Antonelli mentioned: “I imply, the beginning in Montreal for the primary time I did not lose, effectively, I nonetheless misplaced a spot on Sunday, however for the primary time I did not lose like six or seven locations.
“So it was a step ahead, it is a fairly quick run in Monaco into Flip 1. I simply have to get a clear begin, do not attempt to do the magic begin, after which we see from there.”
Requested to share some recommendation, four-time champion Verstappen mentioned: “So when the lights exit, you wait one second, after which that is my recommendation,” earlier than Hamilton added: “Yeah, two seconds.”
Followers complimented the trio on social media. “Large brothers power,” one fan commented on Reddit, whereas one other added: “I really like the power, pure racer vibes solely.”
“I really like how hilarious this trio is. Their synergy is nice,” another person posted.
“This trio is nice vibes, we’re actually fortunate to see generational abilities from three completely different generations compete on the entrance on the identical time,” one other remark learn, whereas another person posted: “Kimi’s enjoyable uncles.”
Additional feedback included: “Lmao they’ve been so humorous recently, this has the identical vibe as Lewis copying Max’s thumbs up about McLaren beginning on inters in Canada,” and “Max and Lewis collectively like that is actually entertaining. The double thumbs up and now this, I hope we get extra.”
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