Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed he questioned himself throughout his rookie campaign in the series. The Italian teenager, who joined the Silver Arrows for the 2025 season, acknowledged the mental challenges of adapting to the highest level of motorsport.
Antonelli's debut year saw him navigate the steep learning curve of Formula 1 machinery and race weekends while under intense scrutiny as a highly rated junior graduate. His candor about self-doubt highlights the psychological demands faced by young drivers stepping into championship-contending cars.
