Kimi Antoneli says he feels “very fortunate” that Mercedes has not put any extra strain on him whereas dealing with the challenges of his rookie season in Components 1.
Mercedes signed Antonelli with George Russell this season. The 18-year-old stepped as much as Components 1 simply two years after racing within the Components area. Antonelli acquired off to a robust begin, however seven European races created a lonely level. He says he appreciates the method Mercedes has addressed his improvement.
“I really feel like I am in a really fortunate place as a result of regardless of being within the prime group, I can be taught with out placing an excessive amount of strain.
“In fact, what I would like and what my group desires is to win each time. Each time I get off observe, the purpose is to win. And once I know I am not performing, I am the primary to be sad with myself. However once I make a mistake, the group is at all times very supportive.
The Italian stated the remainder of the endurance of group principals Totowolf and Mercedes helped, however as he waited for affirmation of contract extension, Antonelli admitted that he put an excessive amount of strain on himself throughout his robust end result.
“(Assist) was essential. That is necessary not just for Toto, however for the whole group,” he stated. “I believe there are actually good folks round me. It is what I would like for one of the best for me. They have been attempting to guard me, and I did not really feel any strain from the group.
“I believe it was the strain that was on the group and greater than something, the group and themselves, and the groups they usually had been at all times… clearly they had been pushing, however that is good.
“Generally they had been attempting to push me, however that is a great factor and as a driver, you want it, clearly as a result of I am racing for the highest group.
“To be trustworthy, I’ve by no means felt any strain from the group, and up to now they’ve tried their finest to place me in one of the best place. So I believe I am placing an excessive amount of strain on myself by injecting myself with ache.
“However I do know very a lot that with all of the rumours and issues, the group has at all times been supportive and at all times been clear and open to me about what they need and the whole lot, so I do know that I can clear up this noise.
