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Antonelli embarrassment as Mercedes star out AGAIN in red flag incident
During Italian Grand Prix practice, Kimi Antonelli spun out and got stuck in the gravel with his Mercedes F1 car at Monza. Antonelli lost control, suffered an oversteer moment, and ended up stranded in the gravel trap at the second Lesmo corner. This incident is just one in a series of recent embarrassing moments for the 19-year-old driver, following a collision with Charles Leclerc at the Dutch GP. Despite his struggles, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that Antonelli, alongside George Russell, will continue as Mercedes drivers for the 2026 season. Antonelli’s recent lack of points has hindered Mercedes in their battle with Ferrari in the constructors’ championship, with Russell significantly outscoring him. Despite being ruled out of the rest of FP2, Antonelli’s car sustained no damage, and he will continue to compete at his home race weekend in Monza.
