Newly crowned Formula 1 world champion Kimi Antonelli held a special post-world championship press conference in San Marino following his grueling triple-header stint across the Americas, which included victory in the United States, title glory in Mexico, and a solid fifth-place finish in Brazil.
Reflecting on the shifting competitive landscape, the young Mercedes star acknowledged that their early-season dominance has significantly faded as key rivals successfully raised their developmental game.
"It is extremely important to hit the track and win to show that we are still the best," Antonelli told reporters. "Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari have closed the gap tremendously, and we are no longer as dominant as we were at the start of the season. Performance levels between us are much tighter, and the pecking order can shift from one track to another."
Looking ahead to the final stretch of the championship, the Silver Arrows squad plans to utilize upcoming sessions for extensive data gathering. Despite wind tunnel restrictions and budget cap limitations tied to their championship success, maximizing development remains the ultimate priority.
"We will run plenty of tests during these final three Grands Prix to better understand the car for next year," Antonelli concluded. "It will be vital to push hard and chase victories in the remaining races so we can head into 2027 with maximum momentum."
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