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Mercedes chief communications officer Bradley Lord has backed Kimi Antonelli to recapture his early-season form, despite admitting it did not “come together” for the young F1 driver in Zandvoort.
Mercedes continues to support Kimi Antonelli despite a challenging weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix, where his strong race pace was marred by costly mistakes. The team’s chief communications officer defended the young driver after a tough event in Zandvoort. Antonelli’s weekend included a collision with Charles Leclerc and penalties for understeer and pit lane speeding. Mercedes views this as a learning year for Antonelli, emphasizing his potential for growth in the sport. They acknowledge the mistakes but focus on his progress and promising signs seen during the race weekend. Despite the setbacks, Mercedes remains optimistic about Antonelli’s future as an up-and-coming Formula 1 driver.
