Antonelli: "Very happy with qualifying, a great recovery after a difficult sprint"

Miami, Florida – Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the young sensation leading the Formula One World Championship, expressed his elation following a hard-fought qualifying session for the Miami Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian, driving for Mercedes, managed to secure pole position despite a challenging sprint, calling it a "brilliant recovery."

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Estoy muy contento con el desenlace de mi calificación, que supuso una genial recuperación después de un sprint difícil; y la mejor manera de acabar el día

Antonelli, who recently became the youngest ever Formula One leader after a victory in Japan, reflected on his performance, stating he was "very satisfied with my lap, with which I felt I had optimized the car and my performance." Despite a moment of frustration where he had to abort his final flying lap due to a lock-up, his initial effort proved sufficient for the top spot.

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Estaba muy satisfecho con mi vuelta, con la que sentí que había optimizado el coche y mi rendimiento

Looking ahead to the race, Antonelli acknowledged that predicted rain could complicate matters but conveyed a sense of readiness. "We will be prepared for any situation that comes our way," he asserted. The team's focus remains on improving their start, which has been a limitation this year, with the ultimate goal of fighting for victory. Antonelli is confident that, as a team, they can achieve this and position themselves for a strong performance in Miami.

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Me sentí frustrado por tener que abortar mi última vuelta lanzada después de haber bloqueado; pero, afortunadamente, el primer intento fue suficiente para el primer puesto en parrilla