1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has questioned Kimi Antonelli’s resolution to deliver his classmates to Imola.
Antonelli was seen with a lot of his schoolmates on Thursday on the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Antonelli, the youngest driver on the grid at 18, is balancing his F1 profession together with his exams.
Antonelli’s dwelling race is that this weekend, with the Italian born in close by Bologna.
In Thursday’s press convention, Antonelli defined why he introduced 25 of his classmates and two academics to Imola.
“Yeah, I organised this – thanks additionally to some folks at Mercedes. We had been in a position to organise this for the varsity. I believe it’s a great way for them to see with their very own eyes this world.
“They used to observe the races on TV, however didn’t truly know what’s happening behind it. I believe it’s a very good expertise and I actually hope they get pleasure from it.
“We’ve organised some actions – in a while I’ll present them the automotive and clarify a bit, with out going an excessive amount of into element.
“It’s a great way to maintain the connection as a result of I don’t spend a lot time at dwelling, so I don’t see them usually. These little issues could make the distinction.”
Villeneuve tells Antonelli “give attention to racing”
Villeneuve believes the eye was an unwelcome distraction for Antonelli.
“It’s cute. He introduced his mates but it surely’s his workplace. You shouldn’t try this. It’s best to give attention to racing,” Villeneuve mentioned after FP3.
“I’ve heard one thing attention-grabbing from somebody working with him at Mercedes. He was not tremendous comfortable about this topic as a result of it took away his give attention to the racing.
“It’s the identical factor when you may have your complete household round, your folks. No, That is your workplace. You don’t need any facet [distractions]. They need to have dinners.
“You should give attention to the racing and it had an impact on him yesterday. It appears higher at the moment but it surely did have an impact.
“Simply remind your self: It’s your workplace. You don’t deliver mates or household to your workplace.”
