P1racenews AI automatic summary:
An unusual issue for Kimi Antonelli in sprint qualifying for the United States Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli experienced an unusual cooling vest failure during sprint qualifying for the United States Grand Prix, causing him to overheat and struggle in the session. Despite teammate George Russell making it to SQ3, Antonelli was knocked out early and set to start 11th on the grid for the sprint race. The new cooling vest was meant to help with the heat hazard declared by the FIA for the weekend but ended up causing issues for the driver. Apart from the physical discomfort, Antonelli also faced challenges with frequent brake locking during the session, affecting his performance. While Russell was starting the sprint race from fifth and called Nico Hulkenberg’s performance a “real surprise,” he acknowledged that it wasn’t a good day overall for the team and expressed confidence in their race setup.
