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Is it fair to compare Kimi Antonelli to Max Verstappen’s impressive rookie F1 season?
F1 pundit Jolyon Palmer defends Kimi Antonelli amidst criticism for his rookie season performance. Antonelli has only scored points three times in the past nine races and now trails behind Alex Albon in the drivers’ championship. Despite a promising start at the Dutch Grand Prix, Antonelli’s race was marred by penalties for incidents with Charles Leclerc and speeding. In Monza, Antonelli faced further setbacks with a practice crash and penalties during the Italian GP. The criticism towards Antonelli has escalated, with comparisons drawn to Max Verstappen’s early success in F1. Palmer suggests that Russell’s exceptional performance at Mercedes is further highlighting Antonelli’s struggles.
