Kimi Antonelli Reveals Heartfelt Handwritten Note from Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes F1
LEWIS HAMILTON composed a touching personal letter to his successor at Mercedes, Kimi Antonelli.
The 18-year-old Italian prodigy shared his thoughts on Hamilton’s letter for the first time ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend.
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After Hamilton’s departure following 12 successful years with Toto Wolff to pursue his dream of racing for Ferrari, Antonelli has taken on his role.
As Mercedes shares the same motorhome for European events, Antonelli only had the opportunity to read the letter upon his arrival on Thursday.
Reflecting on the letter, the young Italian from Bologna—located just a 30-minute drive from the Imola circuit—described it as “inspiring.”
Antonelli remarked: “It reveals so much about who Lewis is as an individual. I could genuinely see his human side, beyond just being a driver.”
“Receiving a note from a legend of the sport truly touched my heart.”
“He has accomplished so much and continues to demonstrate a commitment to excellence. He ranks among the all-time greats.”
“It was incredible. The letter came with some advice that I plan to use as a source of motivation to succeed—opportunities like this are rare.”
When asked if he would keep the letter, Antonelli confirmed: “Definitely, it’s actually on my wall. I want it to stay there.”
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“The message is so beautiful that it serves as a constant reminder every time I enter the room.”
Now making waves in F1, Antonelli is eager to share his successes with his friends from school.
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During media day, he rolled out the red carpet for family and friends, giving them an exclusive glimpse of the trackside excitement in Imola.
He even celebrated in his hometown on Wednesday night as the local football team clinched their first trophy in over 50 years.
Antonelli aims to surpass his record-breaking Sprint pole time set in Miami and is currently positioned just above Hamilton in sixth place in the drivers’ standings.
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