Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard said on the Up To Speed podcast that Kimi Antonelli's current refreshing and honest media demeanour will likely change as the Italian's F1 career progresses.
Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old Italian Formula 1 driver, has started his second season strongly, claiming his maiden win at the Chinese Grand Prix and another victory in Japan to become the youngest driver to lead the drivers' championship while in Mercedes machinery.
Coulthard warned that public attention, lifestyle demands and constant requests will wear on Antonelli's enthusiasm over time, and he questioned whether Antonelli can maintain peak pace and focus across a full grand prix season.
Coulthard referenced Oscar Piastri, an F1 driver, whose late-season mistakes illustrated fatigue risks, and suggested rivals including George Russell, an F1 driver, should expect tougher competition.
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