Andrea Kimi Antonelli was visibly emotional after taking his first-ever Formula 1 win at the Chinese Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver led home a Silver Arrows 1-2 with George Russell second, in what was a relatively comfortable and commanding performance from the Italian teenage driver.
Antonelli kept calm after losing the lead to Lewis Hamilton at the start, and kept his head as Mercedes acted swiftly to pit him during an early Safety Car period to cement his advantage at the front.
In the parc ferme interview with David Coulthard, Antonelli could not hold back his emotions as the realisation of his achievement sank in.
An emotional day for Kimi! 🥹#F1 #ChineseGP pic.twitter.com/PnhvRgTxbv
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