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Kimi Antonelli warned “silly little errors” could cost him his F1 future
Johnny Herbert warned Kimi Antonelli that his repeated “silly little errors” could jeopardize his F1 future. The 19-year-old Italian is facing challenges in his rookie season with Mercedes, struggling to overcome a recent dip in performance. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff publicly criticized Antonelli’s underwhelming performance, which included multiple penalties and a demotion at races. Herbert expressed concern over Antonelli’s persistent mistakes and emphasized the importance of rectifying them to ensure a lasting career in Formula One. There are doubts about whether Mercedes made the right decision in fast-tracking Antonelli into F1, with Herbert suggesting that Toto Wolff may be reluctant to admit any misjudgment. Herbert highlighted the unpredictable nature of success in F1, citing examples of talented drivers like Nyck de Vries who failed to deliver upon reaching the top tier of racing.
