Kimi Antonelli: "Weird" spin and car instability cost F1 Brazilian GP win
Kimi Antonelli vowed to put aside his Brazilian Grand Prix anger to celebrate Mercedes winning the Formula 1 constructors' title, as he rued the balance issues and the spin that took him out of victory contention. The new world champion had picked up the lead from polesitter Lando Norris at the start, and was building a pretty healthy lead over the Briton in the opening laps of the race. He ...…
Kimi Antonelli expressed disappointment and anger following his loss of victory in the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix. The new world champion faced balance issues and a spin at the start of lap 20, which cost him significant positions to Isack Hadjar and Max Verstappen. Antonelli reported before his spin that he felt a suspension issue, causing the car to pull to one side under acceleration.
Despite his best efforts, he was unable to regain the lead that Lando Norris had claimed from him. Antonelli acknowledged that the team's clinching of the constructors' title was a significant achievement, and he was proud to be part of the successful Mercedes team. He also noted that the issue seemed to be occurring predominantly in left-hand corners, particularly in higher-speed sections around Interlagos.
The flat spots sustained in the spin further affected his performance, but he was optimistic about finding a solution during the race.
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