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Kimi Antonelli endured periods of low form throughout his maiden season on the F1 grid.
Kimi Antonelli admitted to doubting his own F1 abilities during a tough period in the middle of the season. He had joined the Mercedes F1 team this year, stepping in for Lewis Hamilton. Despite a strong start, Antonelli faced a dip in form and struggled to score points. However, he ended the season positively with consistent point finishes and consecutive podiums in Sao Paulo and Las Vegas. Antonelli acknowledged that he had doubted himself multiple times, especially after struggling to adapt to a new suspension setup. His low point came at Spa-Francorchamps, but a post-Monza reset and team meeting helped him refocus and learn from the challenges he faced.
