Kimi Antonelli astonished by Max Verstappen: 'I was very annoyed with that'
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Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli praised Max Verstappen's skillful handling of the safety car restart, which allowed Verstappen to overtake him for the lead despite Antonelli's strong start.
- Antonelli admitted feeling annoyed at being overtaken but acknowledged it as a valuable learning experience for future races.
- After finishing second behind Verstappen, Antonelli gained 18 championship points over George Russell, who retired late due to a power unit failure.
- Antonelli expressed pride in sharing the podium with Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, highlighting the opportunity to learn from two of the sport's most successful drivers.
- He commended Hamilton's resilience and consistency, noting his ability to perform well even under challenging circumstances.
