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Antonelli behaviour prompts calls for Mercedes intervention
During his rookie season in F1, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has faced difficulties, highlighted by his performance at the Italian GP where he crashed George Russell’s W16 during FP1.
Despite a promising start at Silver Arrows, Antonelli’s string of on-track mistakes has raised concerns about his future in the sport after beaching his car at both Zandvoort and Monza.
While Toto Wolff has expressed intentions to keep the driver duo for 2026, Antonelli and Russell have yet to sign their new contracts, adding to the uncertainty surrounding Mercedes’ lineup.
Nico Rosberg, a former champion, discussed Antonelli’s struggles on the Sky Sports F1 podcast, suggesting the young driver may benefit from focusing on the positives and not dwelling on past mistakes.
Rosberg even considered reaching out to Antonelli to offer advice on maintaining a positive mindset to overcome the challenges he faces in his debut season in F1.
