Mercedes Method 1 driver Kimi Antonelli made a high-profile look at Wimbledon simply 24 hours after the British Grand Prix.
The present championship chief attended the All England Membership on Monday, supporting Jannik Sinner on Centre Court docket alongside tennis legend Roger Federer.
“My worlds colliding. Actually love how Kimi is changing into a tennis fan. Already observed him supporting Sinner usually from the stands and by way of Instagram,” one fan reacted on Reddit.
“He’s dwelling the very best life… I’d give a buddy’s left arm to observe Wimbledon with Fed,” another person posted, whereas one other added: “Rattling, what a life he’s acquired proper now. At Wimbledon, sitting subsequent to one of many legends of the sport itself!”
This got here on the again of a disappointing British Grand Prix for the Italian driver. Antonelli arrived at Silverstone aiming to increase his lead within the championship. The weekend initially unfolded completely as he gained the dash race after ranging from second on the grid behind seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.
He later claimed pole place for the grand prix, and whereas he misplaced the result in Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc at the beginning, he appeared as if he was heading in the right direction to problem for the win. However a dislodged wheel defend left him battling towards steering points, struggling to maintain the automobile on observe. He was finally labeled fifteenth after a observe limits penalty.
“Not the best way I needed this weekend to finish,” the Mercedes driver wrote on Instagram after the race. “I used to be very pleased with my tempo and attempting to get P1, till the automobile had a difficulty and have become tough to drive. I attempted till the top to get that one level and keep away from retiring. Such a disgrace we ended up having that 5-second penalty.
“Days like this make the fireplace burn much more and make me hungrier to get after it on the subsequent one.”
️ An unbelievable thanks goes to the followers, this weekend greater than others, I felt the unbelievable assist from you. And naturally an enormous because of the group and my household.”
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