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.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli reveals Roger Federer advice on handling F1 title race pressure
- 8:34 AMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Kimi Antonelli Shares Roger Federer’s Ultimate Racing Advice
"Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of car problems cut into the Italian's Formula 1 standings lead, Antonelli's chat with the tennis great in the Royal Box at Wimbledon offered a fresh perspective on how to stop these blips turning into a slump. “About pressure, he just told me to really focus one race at a time, just focus on what you can control, and also to control the emotions, especially the ones that can make you do mistakes,” Antonelli said Thursday.
"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…
"Kimi Antonelli met Roger Federer at Wimbledon and received advice from the tennis icon
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 9:02 AMKimi Antonelli reveals Roger Federer advice on handling F1 title race pressure
Kimi Antonelli met Roger Federer at Wimbledon and received advice from the tennis icon
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 8:34 AMKimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of car problems cut into the Italian's Formula 1 standings lead, Antonelli's chat with the tennis great in the Royal Box at Wimbledon offered a fresh perspective on how to stop these blips turning into a slump. “About pressure, he just told me to really focus one race at a time, just focus on what you can control, and also to control the emotions, especially the ones that can make you do mistakes,” Antonelli said Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 1:21 PMKimi Antonelli Shares Roger Federer’s Ultimate Racing Advice
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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