Antonelli: “F1 is a shark tank, you either eat or be eaten. And now everyone knows that I never back down”

Antonelli knows how to command respect. Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s start to 2026 has been dazzling and in addition to the sensational 4 consecutive victories, the young Italian driver has shown uncommon determination and aggression on the track – as his teammate George Russell was well aware of in Montreal.
The world championship leader never gives up and has made it clear in every session in which he takes to the track: he is hungry for success and it is not time for him to settle. “Formula 1 is a shark tank” In the press conference on the sidelines of the awarding of the Bandini Trophy, Andrea Kimi Antonelli explained his attitude – as reported by Bologna Today: “On the track it’s like being in a tank full of sharks. So either you eat or you get eaten, so I have to say that you have to be aggressive, in the right amount. In Canada I was aggressive, in certain moments I was even too aggressive. If a similar situation were to happen again, we’ll have to try to be more clear-headed. I’m aggressive because I’m racing for win, I’m playing for victories.” Antonelli made no secret that his way of racing in the last few races is a clear signal sent to his opponents: “I don’t know if they fear me, but I have more respect from many riders. I’m getting noticed more, even on the track I try to send a clear message that I never back down. There will then be occasions when it’s important to score points when you can’t win, but I’m trying to leave my mark.” Click here to add Formula Passion as your favorite source on Google Discover: you will find our content more easily!

Automobile Magazine – F1 English News , 2026-06-02 16:00:00