In the round-up: Andrea Kimi Antonelli says he is a stronger driver after crashing in practice in Monza.
In brief
Monza crash ‘made me stronger’- Antonelli
After crashing just ten minutes into his first appearance in a grand prix practice session, Mercedes 2025 driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli insists that he has learned from the experience.
“Monza was emotional,” Antonelli said. “It was one of my two home races, and there was so much hype around the whole weekend, and I guess you could say I learned a lesson the hard way with what happened in first practice.
“I enjoyed the couple of laps I did, especially in front of the home crowd. It is a memory I will have for a long time. Mentally it will help me to come back stronger, too. The team helped me so much. They taught me how to face that moment and get through it without worrying too much.”
Perez staying at Red Bull – reports
Amid speculation Sergio Perez’s seat at Red Bull may be under threat for 2025 with rumours suggesting either Carlos Sainz Jnr or Franco Colapinto could replace him despite having a contract for next season, reports in the Spanish media claim Perez’s place in the team remains secure.
Marca reports Perez will acquire new sponsors for 2025 which will help him to retain his position at Red Bull.
Perez insisted during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend that he will be on the grid next year. “You will see me in Vegas, you will see me next year,” he said. “I’m not the one that worries about it.”
Esterson fills empty Trident F2 seat
Trident has confirmed Max Esterson, who competed in the Formula 3 championship this year, will compete in the final two rounds of the F2 season in Qatar and Losail. The 22-year-old completed a full season in F3 this year, ending up 21st in the championship standings.
He will fill the seat vacated by Richard Verschoor, who has moved to MP to replace Dennis Hauger.
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