{
  "id": 13712429,
  "title": "Kimi Antonelli hit with a major pre-race scare in Singapore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kimi-antonelli-hit-with-a-major-pre-race-scare-in-singapore-13712429",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T12:15:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/kimi-antonelli-hit-with-a-major-pre-race-scare-in-singapore/10864300/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a major pre-race scare, Kimi Antonelli was hit with an unexpected issue just moments before the start of the Singapore Grand Prix. As the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team prepared for the mandatory formation lap around the Marina Bay Street Circuit, a critical problem emerged with the front brake assembly of Antonelli's W17 car. The championship leader, driving from fourth position, had just strapped into his seat when mechanics noticed the problem. A swarm of Mercedes mechanics quickly rushed to the front-right wheel assembly and cockpit bulkhead, frantically working to resolve the issue before the countdown clock. With the Marina Bay Street Circuit known for its demanding nature, any brake-related failure could have resulted in a catastrophic crash. Trackside reports and onboard feeds confirmed the urgency of the situation as Mercedes mechanics worked diligently to fix the problem until the final FIA warning sirens ordered all team personnel off the racing surface. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff described the pre-race scare as an absolute nightmare scenario, as George Russell's demotion to 19th on the starting grid and the team's entire scoring haul in Singapore now depended on Antonelli's performance.",
  "summary": "The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix was moments from officially getting under way when chaos erupted on the starting grid for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. Just minutes before the field was scheduled to roll away for the mandatory formation lap around the Marina Bay Street Circuit, severe panic broke out around the second row. Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli was strapped in and ... Keep…",
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        "title": "Kimi Antonelli hit with a major pre-race scare in Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kimi-antonelli-hit-with-a-major-pre-race-scare-in-singapore",
        "published": "2026-10-11T12:15:49.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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