Jenson Button has endorsed Peter Bonnington's work as Kimi Antonelli's race engineer at Mercedes, saying Bonnington has a soothing effect on the young talent. Button also raised a concern about one aspect of Antonelli's aggression on track. His comments came just before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Ferrari sought track-specific advice to counter Antonelli at the race. Silverstone's international draw has grown, with most ticket buyers for 2026 coming from outside the UK. Lando Norris also revealed a heartfelt reaction to the local crowd after a recent race.