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Kubica criticises Antonelli on social media and attacks modern Formula 1

Kubica criticises Antonelli on social media and attacks modern Formula 1: an analysis of his statements and the comparison between old and new F1.

Ultimogiro Newsroom · 13 April 2026 · 2 min read

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Robert Kubica’s words shake the paddock and fuel the debate: Kubica criticises Antonelli on social media and attacks modern Formula 1, a double broadside that perfectly captures the tension between old school and the new generation.

The Pole, speaking bluntly, has expressed doubts both about the evolution of F1 and about the young Italian talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s media approach. It is a clear position that is backed up by several authoritative sources and is sparking discussion among fans and insiders alike.


Kubica attacks modern Formula 1: “Less real overtakes”

When Kubica criticises modern Formula 1, the target is clear: the spectacle on track.

According to the Polish driver, overtakes today have lost authenticity. It is not the quantity that is missing, but the quality:

manoeuvres often made easier by technical differences

fewer direct duels between drivers

greater dependence on artificial tools

Kubica therefore attacks an increasingly “constructed” F1, where talent risks taking a back seat to technology.


Kubica criticises Antonelli on social media: the reminder to the Italian talent

The second point is even more direct: Kubica criticises Antonelli on social media, urging him to focus more.

The young Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team driver is considered one of the brightest prospects in motorsport, but according to Kubica he should avoid media distractions.

The meaning of the message is clear:

extraordinary talent

champion potential

but be careful with social media exposure

Not a rejection, but a warning.


Social media and performance: the real balance of the new F1

The issue raised is broader. When Kubica criticises Antonelli and social media, he is really opening up a debate on contemporary Formula 1.

Today, drivers are:

athletes

public figures

digital creators

An inevitable transformation, but one that carries risks.

Kubica represents a generation in which only the track mattered. Antonelli, on the other hand, is growing up in a world where visibility and performance go hand in hand.


A clear message: fewer distractions, more track

Kubica criticises Antonelli on social media and attacks modern Formula 1, but his is not a gratuitous attack. It is a precise message: to win in Formula 1, total concentration is required.

Antonelli remains one of the purest talents of the future grid, but the decisive step also depends on managing his image and the pressure.


The answer will come on track

In motorsport, words matter. But only up to a point.

The real answer to Kubica’s criticism will come only one way: with the stopwatch.

And there, as always, there are no filters.

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