# Kimi Antonelli's F1 career turnaround

> Kimi Antonelli's race engineer reveals how a stern conversation helped him overcome a tough 2025 season.
- Title: Kimi Antonelli's F1 career turnaround · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: Kimi Antonelli's race engineer reveals how a stern conversation helped him overcome a tough 2025 season. Kimi Antonelli's race engineer Peter Bonnington said…
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- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/peter-bonnington-reveals-stern-conversation-that-transformed-kimi-antonellis-f1-career/10871102
- Author: Lydia Mee
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:30:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimi antonelli, mercedes, f1, 2026 f1 championship, race engineer, formula 1, sports, cars
## Kimi Antonelli's rookie season
Kimi Antonelli struggled with Mercedes in 2025 before becoming 2026 world champion.
## Stern conversation with race engineer
Peter Bonnington recalled a stern conversation after the European season in 2025.
## 2026 championship success
Antonelli won nine grands prix and secured his first title in 2026.
## Race engineer's role
Peter Bonnington said managing drivers is as important as managing the car.
## Key takeaway

Kimi Antonelli's race engineer Peter Bonnington said a stern conversation after a difficult 2025 season helped the Italian driver bounce back to win the 2026 F1 championship.