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Kimi Antonelli explains why Mercedes have ditched a suspension upgrade they introduced at Imola
Kimi Antonelli has disclosed that Mercedes went back to an old rear suspension due to their struggles in the 2025 F1 season. The team introduced a new suspension at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in May but faced challenges afterward, except for a 1-3 finish in Canada. George Russell achieved top-five finishes four times in the last seven races. In contrast, Antonelli had poor results, scoring points only once in the same span. Mercedes aims to restore their early-season performance by testing the older suspension. Antonelli anticipates this adjustment will boost his confidence and performance after a tough period. Russell mentioned that the team’s recent decline led them to fall behind Ferrari in the constructors’ championship standings. They will analyze the reasons behind their struggles and focus on core elements to improve their performance.
