Antonelli’s ‘Secret Weapon’ Revealed As F1 Title Leader Turns To Championship-Winning Simulator Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli has revealed a new secret weapon in his fight for the 2026 world title, and it is not hidden inside the Mercedes garage.The young Italian has installed a bespoke Formula Pro simulator at his home, built by British simulator specialists Cool Performance and configured to replicate his Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One car with near-exact precision. The system was delivered just days before Antonelli claimed his breakthrough Canadian Grand Prix victory, a win that helped strengthen his grip on the championship lead.“The Formula Pro lets me set everything up exactly how I need to, which is essential when I’m using the simulator for training between races,” Antonelli said.The ultra-realistic system was designed to replicate both the feel and look of his real-world Formula One car, with every component configured by Cool Performance alongside Antonelli’s own direction and feedback, ensuring laps at home can translate directly to performance on track. Related: "A World Cup Soccer Player Had A Viral Interaction With An Accused Rapist On The Opposing Team" At the heart of the setup is the steering system. The rig uses a CP-S Leo Bodnar Sim Steering direct-drive wheelbase capable of delivering up to 26Nm of force feedback through a Mercedes-AMG Petronas sim racing wheel, calibrated to mirror the upper-body loads Antonelli experiences through high-speed corners at up to 260km/h, including circuits such as Suzuka.At his feet, a custom hydraulic pedal set has been fine-tuned to match his Mercedes, from brake pressure and throttle length to pedal position and travel. Even the fibreglass seat, finished in hand-stitched leather, has been moulded to mirror his exact driving position, creating muscle memory that translates directly to the car from the comfort of his home.The cockpit itself