Antonelli says he behaved like a good teammate in Monza qualifying

Kimi Antonelli said he handled his role as a teammate well at Monza qualifying after helping Mercedes team-mate George Russell secure the front row for the Italian Grand Prix. Antonelli, the Formula One championship leader, qualified seventh on Saturday but will start at the back due to engine penalties for his home race. With 59 points clear of Russell, he chose to follow the team’s request to provide an aerodynamic tow on the fastest circuit of the calendar. Russell took second after pole eluded him when Alpine’s Pierre Gasly snatched it. Antonelli’s plan was to avoid trouble at the first two chicanes and clear traffic quickly.