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Lewis Hamilton: Kimi Antonelli’s F1 Miami GP sprint pole “silences the critics”

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said that Andrea Kimi Antonelli's Miami Grand Prix sprint pole "brought warmth” to his heart this weekend. The ex-Mercedes racer added that it was “such a great story” to see the 18-year-old rookie deliver for his old team.

Antonelli was promoted into the Mercedes line-up to replace Hamilton when the seven-time world champion moved to Ferrari, and the Brackley squad's choice was vindicated when Antonelli captured pole for Saturday's sprint at the Miami Grand Prix.

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