New world champion Kimi Antonelli says he’s treating the ultimate races of the season because the beginnings of his marketing campaign to retain the title subsequent yr.
The Mercedes driver turned the youngest champion in Method 1 historical past, in solely his second season, when he clinched the title in Mexico City final weekend.
Antonelli, 20, has his first race since tying up the title on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix this weekend.
“I am truly very excited to be right here,” he mentioned. “It is a good alternative for me to, to start with, you understand, attempt to end the season on a high, however I additionally really feel like that my 2027 preparation begins now.
“It is going to be necessary to complete the season effectively, robust, with a purpose to have the arrogance and likewise to have the ability to get the arrogance forward of 2027.”
