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Mercedes has taken blame for some of Kimi Antonelli’s troubles before his ‘good rebound’ with a fault that compromised two of his weekends
Kimi Antonelli’s strong performance in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been praised as a good rebound from his recent struggles in Formula 1, with Mercedes taking some responsibility for the setbacks. Despite facing criticism from team boss Toto Wolff for an underwhelming showing at the Italian Grand Prix, Antonelli’s fourth-place finish in Baku showed his potential. Mercedes revealed issues with their simulator had impacted Antonelli’s preparation for races in Zandvoort and Monza, where he scored only two points. The team acknowledged their role in Antonelli’s struggles and emphasized the importance of consistent performance moving forward. Wolff commended Antonelli’s rebound in Baku and stressed the need for continued improvement throughout the season.
