Kimi Antonelli receives advice from Roger Federer on managing pressure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old driver for Mercedes, received pressure management advice from Roger Federer ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Antonelli met Federer while attending Wimbledon to support Jannik Sinner. They discussed focusing on one race at a time and controlling emotions to avoid mistakes, which Antonelli views as vital for his championship pursuit in Formula 1. This exchange follows Antonelli's recent participation in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and highlights the importance of mental preparation in high-stakes racing environments.
- •Antonelli is competing in his second F1 season.
- •He attended Wimbledon to watch fellow compatriot Sinner.
- •Federer advised focusing on one race at a time.
- •Antonelli emphasizes controlling emotions during races.
- •Next race is at Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix.
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"If you are currently fighting for a Formula 1 World Championship in just your sophomore season, you are going to need some serious mental armor. Fortunately for Mercedes prodigy Kimi Antonelli, he just got a masterclass in pressure management from…
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