Kimi Antonelli admits Jannik Sinner’s Chinese Grand Prix tribute was a real surprise

Kimi Antonelli’s maiden Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday was widely celebrated amongst Italy’s sporting elite, with Jannik Sinner paying tribute to the Mercedes star during his Indian Wells Masters winners’ speech. After writing his name in the history books as F1’s youngest ever pole-sitter at the Chinese Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli coolly converted it into a maiden victory when the lights went out on Sunday afternoon.