SMEDLEY CREDITS BONNINGTON FOR ANTONELLI'S F1 RISE

Original: Rob Smedley explains Peter Bonnington's key role in Kimi Antonelli's F1 success

Rob Smedley credits Peter Bonnington with playing a key role in supporting Kimi Antonelli's development in his 2026 F1 season.

Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley says Peter "Bono" Bonnington has been essential to Kimi Antonelli's 2026 F1 title charge, though he stresses the Mercedes driver is the one ultimately responsible for delivering on track. Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the standings after back