Antonelli will obey Mercedes orders to help ‘tow’ teammate Russell
Kimi Antonelli faces starting the Italian GP from the back of the grid due to penalties after taking a new power unit.
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli, the 20-year-old Italian driver for Mercedes, has promised to tow his team-mate and rival George Russell during qualifying at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. Despite starting from the back of the grid due to penalties incurred from using a new power unit, Antonelli remains hopeful for a strong race performance, despite his position.
He expressed his excitement about the home race, despite the large crowd divided in support of both Ferrari and him. Antonelli emphasized that while he would prefer to fight for pole position and start at the front, he would be willing to help Russell if the team requested it. The driver also mentioned feeling more relaxed with the grid penalties, stating that it makes him less under scrutiny.
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