Bonnington says humour fosters open talks with Antonelli

Pete Bonnington, Kimi Antonelli’s race engineer, says the relaxed dynamic between them is crucial to Antonelli’s focus and ability to recover when needed.

Over the past two seasons, the pair have developed a close working relationship and become known for pranking one another; their off-track antics are regularly shared on social media. Bonnington says Antonelli naturally puts those around him at ease. He sees that informal atmosphere as a way to lower barriers and make honest conversations easier.