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Mercedes F1 star hit by FIA deleted lap ruling after Canadian Grand Prix
Mercedes F1 star Kimi Antonelli was among seven drivers who received a deleted lap verdict after the Canadian Grand Prix, where he secured his first career podium by finishing in third place.
Antonelli’s performance helped Mercedes regain second place in the constructors’ championship and reduced McLaren’s lead at the top, with the 18-year-old currently ranked seventh in the drivers’ championship.
Despite his stellar rookie season, Antonelli had his lap time deleted for not using the track at Turn 14 of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, an offense that several other drivers also committed during the race.
The incident raised questions about Mercedes’ performance and their ability to challenge McLaren, but George Russell’s victory and the team’s overall one-three finish indicated a potential turnaround in their fortunes.
Antonelli and Russell’s partnership is viewed as promising, with their success in Canada attributed to the favorable track conditions and the team’s improved performance following a series of mixed results earlier in the season.
