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An important weekend for Kimi Antonelli and his Mercedes future, says Ralf Schumacher
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes Kimi Antonelli’s strong performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has relieved the pressure on the Mercedes junior.
Although Antonelli out-qualified his teammate Russell for the second time this season in Baku, Russell’s impressive pace during the race allowed him to overtake Antonelli through the pit stop phase.
Despite this, Mercedes moved ahead of Ferrari in the constructors’ championship, showing promising signs.
Antonelli, a rookie, has experienced ups and downs, showcasing brilliance at times but struggling for consistency.
Mercedes is focused on supporting Antonelli to have clean weekends for better qualifying and race outcomes.
Schumacher suggests Antonelli’s improved form diminishes the likelihood of Mercedes signing Carlos Sainz and emphasizes the importance of consistency and performance in Formula 1.
