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Andrea Kimi Antonelli made an unusual request to his Mercedes team immediately after the Abu Dhabi GP – asking how many points Max Verstappen lost the F1 title by.
After the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Andrea Kimi Antonelli asked his Mercedes team how many points Max Verstappen lost the Formula 1 title by.
Antonelli finished his debut season with Mercedes in 15th place at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Despite a mix of ups and downs, he achieved seven top-10 finishes since the summer break and matched his teammate George Russell’s pace.
At the Qatar Grand Prix, Antonelli was accused by Helmut Marko of aiding Lando Norris in the championship battle against Verstappen.
Even though Antonelli struggled in the final race of 2025, he ended the season in seventh place with 150 points, showing promise for the future with Mercedes.
