Kimi Antonelli addresses father's critical feedback ahead of race
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Kimi Antonelli revealed on Thursday that his father, Marco, serves as both supporter and critic in his racing career. While their relationship is built on mutual respect, Antonelli acknowledges the importance of addressing his father's constructive criticism. As he prepares for upcoming races, he aims to fix the issues highlighted by Marco to enhance his performance on the track.
- •Kimi Antonelli speaks about his father's critical role in his career.
- •Marco Antonelli provides both support and tough feedback.
- •Kimi plans to address his father's concerns before upcoming races.
"Relationships between Formula 1 drivers and their fathers can be complicated. Sometimes the latter prefer to adopt a “tough love” approach that can raise a few eyebrows. Kimi Antonelli and his father Marco could be the poster boys for the opposite approach, and yet, as Antonelli revealed on Thursday, his father is also his biggest critic – and isn’t afraid to say what he thinks.
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