F1 champ Antonelli 'still hungry' for success

F1 champ Antonelli 'still hungry' for success

Speaking at a press conference in San Marino, Italian Antonelli said: "I might be even hungrier than before because winning is an incredible feeling, one of the best things that can happen to you."

Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that becoming the youngest ever Formula One champion has fired up his desire for more success in the premier motorsport.

Speaking at a press conference in San Marino, Italian Antonelli said: "I might be even hungrier than before because winning is an incredible feeling, one of the best things that can happen to you."

Antonelli, who turned 20 in August, was crowned world champion at the Mexican Grand Prix earlier this month and his sensational campaign also helped Mercedes win the constructors' championship in Sao Paulo on Sunday.

"You just want to keep reliving it over and over," he said.

"These most recent races are almost like the beginning of 2027. My aim is to end this year with some more victories and start next season strongly."

Antonelli won his maiden world title following a near-perfect second season in F1, with nine GP wins and a series of achievements never managed by someone so young, but he is aware that the competition will remain fierce.

"The car was very good this year and I hope that it will be as competitive next…

In brief

Speaking at a press conference in San Marino, Italian Antonelli said: "I might be even hungrier than before because winning is an incredible feeling, one of the best things that can happen to you. Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that becoming the youngest ever Formula One champion has fired up his desire for more success in the premier motorsport.

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