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Mercedes acknowledges the challenges Andrea Kimi Antonelli has faced in his rookie F1 season but insists the young driver still has ‘more to find’ as he continues to develop.
Mercedes recognizes the challenges faced by Andrea Kimi Antonelli in his debut Formula 1 season, emphasizing that the young driver still has room to improve. Despite a turbulent European triple-header with retirements in Spain and Imola, Antonelli’s performance shows promise. An unfortunate power unit issue in Barcelona halted his strong run, following a disappointing Monaco race where he finished last. Although Antonelli is currently seventh in the Drivers’ Championship, he trails his teammate George Russell by a substantial 63 points. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff and Technical Director James Allison support Antonelli’s development, acknowledging the valuable lessons he is gaining from challenging race scenarios. Looking ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix, Antonelli aims to bounce back from recent setbacks and continue his growth in the sport.
