Mercedes explains "unusual" car behaviour behind Kimi Antonelli's costly Interlagos spin
Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has provided an explanation for several spins that occurred for the Silver Arrows in Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix. In his first event since his maiden title was confirmed in Mexico, Kimi Antonelli looked set to capitalise on a poor start by polesitter Lando Norris to snatch the lead from second on the grid, building up a comfortable buffer over ...…
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has revealed that Ferrari believes their former driver, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, would not have survived in other teams. Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Wolff admitted that the young driver faced a challenging period during his 2025 rookie campaign, with a particularly tough stretch involving nine races without any points scored in the previous year.
Despite the criticism and questions from the outside, Wolff and his team at Mercedes remained steadfast in their support for Antonelli. They trusted their data and the potential they saw in him, rather than succumbing to the outside noise. This unwavering belief in their prodigy ultimately paid off when Antonelli clinched the world championship in Mexico City.
Wolff's decision to give Antonelli a chance not only saved the young talent from being discarded by the demanding F1 machine but also led to the creation of the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history.
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