Kimi Antonelli enters Formula 1 with a rare edge: the mentorship of Bono, Hamilton’s legendary race engineer, now in his corner.
Kimi Antonelli knows he’s in a rare position. The young Mercedes driver is not only making his Formula 1 debut with a top-tier team — he’s also being mentored by one of the most respected engineers in the paddock: Peter “Bono” Bonnington.
Bonnington is best known as the race engineer who helped guide Lewis Hamilton through his record-breaking F1 career. Before that, he worked alongside the legendary Michael Schumacher. Now, he’s bringing that wealth of experience to Antonelli’s rookie season.
“For me, having someone like Bono is just incredible,” Antonelli said. “It’s a huge privilege. He’s worked with two of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport — first Michael, then Lewis for so many years.”
Antonelli knows the road ahead won’t be easy. There’s a steep learning curve in F1, especially when stepping into such a competitive environment. But having Bono in his corner gives him confidence.
“I’m going to face a lot of new challenges and situations I’ve never experienced before,” he explained. “That’s why having someone with his knowledge is so valuable. He can guide me through anything. I feel really lucky to have him by my side.”
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Antonelli Gets Golden Guidance from F1 Legend Engineer Bono
Antonelli Gets Golden Guidance from F1 Legend Engineer Bono
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