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Kimi Antonelli has scored points on one occasion in the last six races, his maiden podium in the Canadian Grand Prix.
Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes should send Kimi Antonelli out on loan to make room for Max Verstappen to partner George Russell.
With both Antonelli and Russell without contracts for next season, rumors are swirling about Verstappen potentially joining Mercedes.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed talks with Verstappen and his manager Raymond Vermeulen have occurred.
The expectation is for Verstappen to replace Antonelli at Mercedes if he were to leave Red Bull and join the team.
Steiner questions why Russell, who has performed well since Hamilton’s departure, should be replaced by Antonelli.
He suggests that loaning Antonelli to a midfield team could benefit his experience and help Mercedes in their quest for titles.
