Turin, 3 Sept. (LaPresse) – “Do I think I can win even if I start from the back of the grid? I’d be very happy if I were to win; starting from the back certainly takes some of the pressure off. I think I’ll get into the car with as few worries as possible; I’ll feel very free and I’ll enjoy the driving and the weekend.” This was stated by Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli at a press conference ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, scheduled for this weekend at Monza. The championship leader will be forced to start further back as a result of a penalty for replacing the engine on his W17. “The aim is always the same; we’ll try to achieve the best possible result. Let’s say that, realistically, in an ideal world, I think it’s possible to finish in the top five if we do well,” he added. “However, it will depend a great deal on our pace and the gap to the other cars. I’m really excited; I can’t wait for this weekend to begin, but I’m not feeling any real pressure.”
F1, Antonelli: “Starting from the back at Monza takes the pressure off”
Turin, 3 Sept. (LaPresse) – “Do I think I can win even if I start from the back of the grid? I’d be very happy if I were to win; starting from the back certainly takes some of the pressure off. I think I’ll get into the car with as few worries as possible; I’ll feel very free and I’ll enjoy the driving and the weekend.” This was stated by Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli at a press conference ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, scheduled for this weekend at Monza. The championship leader will be forced to start further back as a result of a penalty for replacing the engine on his W17. “The aim is always the same; we’ll try to achieve the best possible result. Let’s say that, realistically, in an ideal world, I think it’s possible to finish in the top five if we do well,” he added. “However, it will depend a great deal on our pace and the gap to the other cars. I’m really excited; I can’t wait for this weekend to begin, but I’m not feeling any real pressure.”