Jenson Button has endorsed the role of Kimi Antonelli's race engineer at Mercedes, saying Bonnington has a calming effect on the rookie driver. Button also raised a question about one aspect of Antonelli's aggression on track. His comments came ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Ferrari sought track-specific advice to challenge 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.