Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli found himself in need of assistance during his Greek holiday when his jet ski lost power after exhausting its fuel supply.
The 18-year-old Italian racer was left stranded at sea, requiring his companions to tow him back to the coastline.
The incident occurred whilst Antonelli was enjoying time away from racing during F1's summer break.
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Kimi Antonelli was vacationing in Greece when the mishap happened
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He was vacationing in Greece alongside friends and his partner Eliska Babickova when the maritime mishap unfolded, leaving him dependent on others for his safe return to shore.
One of Antonelli's companions documented the rescue on TikTok, sharing footage of the stranded driver being towed behind another watercraft.
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The video's caption, originally posted in Italian, stated: "POV: giving Kimi Antonelli a ride because he ran out of fuel."
The recording showed Antonelli standing on his powerless jet ski, which was connected by rope to a speedboat operated by his friends.
Despite the predicament, the young driver appeared in good spirits, conversing with his rescuers as they pulled him to safety.
Antonelli has been spending his break from racing in Greece with partner Eliska Babickova, who shared photographs of their Mediterranean getaway on social media earlier this week.
The teenage driver's holiday respite comes amid a difficult period in his debut F1 campaign.
After showing early promise with a pole position in Miami's Sprint race and a third-place finish in Canada, Antonelli has struggled to maintain momentum.
His performances have notably declined since the European leg of the season began, managing just a single point across seven races on the continent.
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Kimi Antonelli had to be rescued after his boat ran out of fuel
|The Italian's home Grand Prix at Imola proved particularly challenging, marking the start of a downturn in results.
The youngster has acknowledged experiencing a crisis of confidence, making the summer break a timely opportunity for recuperation.
Antonelli's position within Mercedes remains precarious as his contract expires at season's end.
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The rookie has established matching teammate George Russell's pace as his primary objective.
"My goal has to be to drive the same times as him," Antonelli stated. "If I were at his level at the end of the year, that would be an honour."
Russell has secured six podium finishes this season, including victory in Canada, setting a formidable benchmark for his inexperienced colleague.