P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kimi Antonelli has only scored points in one of the past seven races, continuing his horrid run of form in the European races.
Kimi Antonelli criticized Mercedes for being overly cautious in deciding when to switch to slick tires during the Belgian Grand Prix, a caution stemming from the team’s prior Silverstone debacle.
The British Grand Prix saw Mercedes’ strategy falter in wet conditions, resulting in Antonelli retiring after a collision with Isack Hadjar.
Starting from the back due to a Q1 exit and power unit change in Spa-Francorchamps, Antonelli faced challenging wet conditions initially in the race.
Despite a delayed start and a switch to slicks by all drivers on a drying track following a red flag, Mercedes chose safety over risk, impacting Antonelli’s performance.
Struggles with a large rear wing hampered Antonelli’s speed on straights, leading to a 16th place finish as hopes for a significant surge through the field diminished.
Reflecting on the race, Antonelli acknowledged the learning experience in managing challenging conditions and emphasized the need to continue improving for future qualifying efforts.
