Kimi Antonelli Says 2024 Crash "Stayed in My Head for a Very Long Time"
The Formula 1 championship leader told BBC Sport he is still finding his way in the sport following a crash the previous year that affected him mentally for an extended period.
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has spoken about the lasting mental impact of a crash he experienced in 2024, telling BBC Sport that the incident "stayed in my head for a very long time."
Antonelli described the process of "stepping up" in the sport since the crash, acknowledging that he is "still finding my way" in Formula 1 despite his current position at the top of the championship standings.
The comments offer a rare window into the psychological toll that on-track incidents can have on drivers, even those who go on to achieve strong competitive results in subsequent seasons. Antonelli's candor about the lingering effects of the crash stands out in a sport where drivers are often expected to project confidence and composure publicly.
His current standing as championship leader suggests that whatever difficulties followed the 2024 crash, Antonelli has been able to translate his on-track performance into results, even as he continues to work through the mental aftereffects of the incident.
The interview adds to broader conversations within motorsport about driver mental health and the pressures young drivers face as they progress through the sport's highest levels.
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