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Mercedes F1 Director Reveals Shocking “Engineering Problem” Behind Kimi Antonelli’s Struggles

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
August 1, 2025
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Mercedes F1 Director Reveals Shocking “Engineering Problem” Behind Kimi Antonelli’s Struggles

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 1, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during practice REUTERS/Marton Monus

Mercedes’ Rising Star Faces Engineering Woes: Is Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s F1 Career in Jeopardy?

In a shocking turn of events, Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has dropped a bombshell regarding rookie sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s recent struggles in Formula 1. According to Shovlin, Antonelli’s performance woes are not a result of his driving skills but rather an “engineering problem” plaguing the young driver.

Despite an impressive start to his debut season with notable achievements such as a fourth-place finish in Australia, a pole position in Miami, and a podium in Canada, Antonelli has hit a rough patch with three consecutive races without scoring points. Shovlin expressed confidence in Antonelli’s abilities but emphasized the crucial need to provide him with a stable car to unleash his full potential.

While Mercedes has introduced a suspension change to address the issue, Shovlin hinted that the fix list is “quite small,” raising concerns about the complexity of the problem at hand. The team is banking on these adjustments to steer Antonelli back on track, but the uncertainty looms large over the Italian driver’s future in the sport.

In a parallel narrative, Antonelli’s teammate George Russell has also faced a decline in performance following his triumph in Canada. Russell’s struggles have prompted a soul-searching session within the team, with the British driver highlighting the urgency to dissect recent decisions and course correct before it’s too late.

As the F1 season unfolds, all eyes are on Mercedes and its drivers as they navigate through turbulent waters in pursuit of redemption. Will Antonelli overcome the engineering hurdles and reclaim his stellar form, or is this the beginning of a downward spiral for the promising talent? Stay tuned as the drama unfolds on the track, shaping the fate of these racing prodigies.

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