Antonelli shows sportsmanship, congratulates Hamilton after retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Kim Antonelli demonstrated sportsmanship during the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on June 14. Following his retirement due to an engine issue after overtaking teammate George Russell, Antonelli went to the pit lane to congratulate Lewis Hamilton on his first victory for Ferrari. This gesture followed a series of five consecutive wins for Antonelli and marked a disappointing turn in his championship bid. Despite the setback, Antonelli’s actions were noted as a display of class in the wake of his misfortune.
- •Kim Antonelli retired from the Spanish Grand Prix due to an engine issue.
- •He overtook teammate George Russell just before his retirement.
- •Antonelli congratulated Lewis Hamilton on his first win for Ferrari.
- •Hamilton’s victory was a significant moment in the race.
- •Antonelli had previously won five races in a row.
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Right after a major setback, Antonelli shows real class with a gesture to Hamilton
"Kim Antonelli showed his most sporting side in Barcelona. While the Italian must have been deeply disappointed after his retirement, he found his way to the pit lane to congratulate Lewis Hamilton on his first victory for Ferrari.
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