Kimi Antonelli discusses mid-season slump during F1 rookie campaign
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Kimi Antonelli, the Formula 1 championship leader, reflected on a challenging mid-season during his rookie year in an interview with Motorsport.com. Initially fearing for his future due to a slump, Antonelli noted he is now on a five-race winning streak, indicating a turnaround. He acknowledged that while doubts are behind him, the future is uncertain as he continues to compete in the 2025 season. The ongoing campaign presents both challenges and opportunities as he navigates the competitive of Formula 1.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 championship during his rookie season.
- •He experienced a mid-season slump that caused concerns about his future.
- •Antonelli is currently on a five-race winning streak.
- •His reflections indicate growth and resilience in his racing career.
- •The 2025 season remains filled with challenges and uncertainties.
- 4:07 PMAutosport — Why Antonelli is "grateful" for mid-season slump in F1 2025
- 3:59 PMMotorsport.com — Why Kimi Antonelli is "grateful" for mid-season slump in F1 2025
"Runaway Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli admitted in an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com this week that he was left fearing for his future by a mid-season slump during his rookie campaign. Now, though, he says those doubts are behind him – but the future remains laden with unknowns. Antonelli is now into a five-race winning streak, and no other grand prix driver in history ...Keep reading
"Runaway Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli admitted in an exclusive interview with Autosport this week that he was left fearing for his future by a mid-season slump during his rookie campaign. Now, though, he says those doubts are behind him – but the future remains laden with unknowns. Antonelli is now into a five-race winning streak, and no other grand prix driver in history has ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 11, 2026, 4:07 PMWhy Antonelli is "grateful" for mid-season slump in F1 2025
Runaway Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli admitted in an exclusive interview with Autosport this week that he was left fearing for his future by a mid-season slump during his rookie campaign. Now, though, he says those doubts are behind him – but the future remains laden with unknowns. Antonelli is now into a five-race winning streak, and no other grand prix driver in history has ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 11, 2026, 3:59 PMWhy Kimi Antonelli is "grateful" for mid-season slump in F1 2025
Runaway Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli admitted in an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com this week that he was left fearing for his future by a mid-season slump during his rookie campaign. Now, though, he says those doubts are behind him – but the future remains laden with unknowns. Antonelli is now into a five-race winning streak, and no other grand prix driver in history ...Keep reading
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