Andrea Kimi Antonelli, driver of Mercedes, celebrated his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix by dedicating this spectacular day to his father, Marco, on his birthday. With a start from pole position, Antonelli secured his sixth victory of the season at Spa-Francorchamps, fending off Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc.
After his post-race interview, Antonelli signed a bottle of champagne Moët & Chandon with an emotional message that read: ‘Happy birthday, Dad’. This gesture has been very well received by fans, who shared their opinions on social media, with some funny comments about the expectations it may generate among other sons.
‘I will always be a fan of Kimi. What an emotional experience,’ commented a fan on Reddit, while another wrote: ‘Awww, what a great gift for his dad! Dedicating the win to him is a wonderful gesture.’
Antonelli’s victory at the Belgian GP allows him to extend his lead in the drivers’ championship, positioning him 45 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton, the second place driver, after his teammate, George Russell, retired from the race due to a collision with Hamilton.
Antonelli commented during the interview that ‘the momentum has always been present. It was just a matter of getting the results. Today, we had a bit of luck with what happened in the race. That’s why it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity because, as we’ve seen, the situation can change quickly.’
With only one race remaining before the summer break, the next major event will be the Hungarian Grand Prix, which will take place from July 24 to 26.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
