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Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s Qualifying Nightmare: Mercedes Misstep Costs Grid Glory

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
June 29, 2025
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s Qualifying Nightmare: Mercedes Misstep Costs Grid Glory

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 29, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli ahead of the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Mercedes Pit Lane Blunder Costs Kimi Antonelli Grid Positions in Dramatic F1 Qualifying Session

In a shocking turn of events at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has come clean about a pit lane mix-up that robbed Andrea Kimi Antonelli of a higher qualifying position. The young Italian driver was left stranded in the pit lane behind another car, ultimately missing out on a final flying lap in Q3.

Antonelli’s initial effort secured him a respectable seventh place on the grid. However, as his competitors improved their times in the dying moments of the session, he slipped down to ninth. The missed opportunity left Antonelli frustrated, believing he had the pace for a top-six finish.

Wolff took responsibility for the blunder, acknowledging that the team’s eagerness to send Antonelli out first led to the costly error. Despite the setback, Antonelli remained optimistic about his chances in the race, emphasizing the team’s strong race pace.

On the other side of the Mercedes garage, George Russell faced his own challenges, managing only a fifth-place start due to the team’s struggles in the scorching heat of Spielberg. Wolff admitted that the Mercedes package was struggling to compete in such conditions, limiting their performance potential.

As the stage is set for the race, Mercedes finds itself facing tough competition from rivals like Ferrari and McLaren, who have shown impressive pace in qualifying. With Charles Leclerc securing a front-row start and Russell starting just ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton, the pressure is on for Mercedes to deliver a strong performance on race day.

Fans are already anticipating a thrilling battle on the track, with Russell aiming to replicate his past success in Austria. However, with challenging conditions and fierce competition ahead, Mercedes will need to overcome their qualifying setbacks to make a mark in the Styrian mountains.

Stay tuned for more updates on the unfolding drama at the Austrian Grand Prix as the teams prepare to fight for glory on the iconic Red Bull Ring circuit.

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