Mercedes issues ultimatum to disgraced F1 rookie Kimi Antonelli
In a shocking turn of events, Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Sholvin has set a fresh target for the “embarrassed” young driver, Kimi Antonelli, following his disastrous performance at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Antonelli, who caused a first-lap crash at the Red Bull Ring by failing to adjust his brake settings, will face a grid penalty at the upcoming British Grand Prix. Sholvin emphasized the importance of Antonelli putting this setback behind him and focusing on his performance at Silverstone.
Despite Antonelli’s error leading to the retirement of both Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen, Sholvin remains confident in the rookie’s abilities to bounce back strong. The Italian driver, who has shown promise in his debut season with a sprint pole in Miami and a podium finish in Canada, is expected to overcome this hurdle and refocus on his upcoming races.
Sholvin acknowledged Antonelli’s disappointment and embarrassment but stressed the need for the driver to move past this incident quickly. With a grid penalty looming, Antonelli must concentrate on qualifying well and preparing for a strong race at Silverstone.
As the F1 season progresses, all eyes will be on Antonelli to see how he responds to this adversity. Will the young driver rise to the occasion and prove his critics wrong? Or will this setback derail his promising start in Formula 1?
Stay tuned for more updates on Kimi Antonelli’s journey in the world of F1 as he faces one of the biggest challenges of his career at Silverstone.