How F1 drivers reacted to Antonelli's first Grand Prix win

Kimi Antonelli has made history by winning the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, marking his first victory and becoming the 116th driver to win a Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver secured pole position and held off challenges from teammate George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to become the second teenager ever to top an F1 podium and the first Italian winner in nearly two decades. The victory sparked an outpouring of praise across social media. Teammate George Russell expressed his pleasure in sharing the podium, while Lewis Hamilton, who finished alongside the youngster, praised the race and predicted a bright future for his successor at Mercedes. Other drivers, including Sergio Perez, Max Verstappen, and Lando Norris, also extended their congratulations. Antonelli described the win as the realization of his lifelong dream, expressing deep gratitude to his supporters as he looks forward to future challenges.