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Mercedes is looking into the engine failure that ended Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s F1 Spanish GP – a setback that could impact the rest of his season.
Mercedes is investigating the engine failure that led to Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s retirement from the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, a setback that may affect the rest of his season by impacting valuable points for the team.
The Italian rookie was on pace for a seventh-place finish in Barcelona but suffered a power unit failure on Lap 55, forcing him to stop with smoke coming from the car.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff mentioned that the initial assessment points to an engine failure and emphasized the importance of identifying the root cause.
This incident marks Antonelli’s second Did Not Finish (DNF) in three Grands Prix, following mechanical issues in Imola and a challenging Monaco race.
Mercedes Technical Director James Allison outlined the ongoing investigation to determine the fault in the power unit and how it affects the team’s engine component limits for the remainder of the season.
Managing the power unit challenges and resource allocation will be crucial for Mercedes and Antonelli moving forward in the 2025 campaign.
