Author: Luke Jones

Kimi Antonelli believes his maiden F1 podium in Canada must become the “turning point” of his rookie campaign, following a breakthrough result that came just days before completing his final school exams. The 18-year-old Mercedes driver, who has been balancing academic studies with the demands of an F1 debut season, claimed third place at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve—then immediately returned home to finish his secondary education. Antonelli relieved to end academic pressure While speaking to the media ahead of the 2025 F1 Austrian GP, Antonelli admitted the dual pressure of exams and elite competition had taken a toll, and that completing…