Mercedes Formula 1 rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli struggled during his Imola homecoming weekend due to a lack of energy following excessive buzz around the event.
Despite his grand prix start on Italian soil, Antonelli faced confidence issues and battled tyre overheating during the race alongside team-mate George Russell.
Antonelli, initially keeping Lewis Hamilton at bay, retired with a throttle issue, culminating in an anticlimactic experience after a highly anticipated build-up to the race.
Reflecting on the weekend, Antonelli recognized the need to manage attention better to enhance performance levels in future races.
Both Mercedes and Antonelli will learn from the Imola weekend to optimize his schedule as he navigates his rookie season in Formula 1.
