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Mercedes F1 Team’s Bahrain Grand Prix Nightmare: Power Failure Shocks Racing World

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
April 12, 2025
in Motorsports
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Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 22, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli during qualifying REUTERS/Go Nakamura

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The Mercedes F1 team faced a catastrophic power failure during the Bahrain Grand Prix, shaking the core of the racing community. Young driver Kimi Antonelli was the unfortunate victim of this disastrous event, experiencing power issues during FP1 that forced him back to the garage, unable to complete the session. The start of the practice session on Friday was marred by Antonelli’s Mercedes losing power early on, compelling him to limp back to the pitlane. Struggling with a lack of power, Antonelli could only manage to set a time on hard tires, significantly hindering his performance as the track sizzled at a scorching 48 degrees Celsius.

The Italian driver found himself plummeting towards the bottom of the timesheets, unable to improve his time or gather essential data about his tires for the upcoming race on Sunday. Reports from Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz indicated that Antonelli’s engine overheated, leading to a loss of water pressure and triggering the engine to enter power recovery mode. Despite efforts to repair the car in the garage, the extent of the damage was uncertain, leaving Antonelli and his race engineer, Peter Bonnington, grappling with the unexpected setback.

Witnesses observed the Mercedes team frantically attempting to address the issue by separating the gearbox from the engine at the back of the car. However, their struggles were evident as the mechanics grappled with the complexity of the problem, leaving many to wonder if Antonelli’s session would come to a premature end. The tension was palpable as the team worked tirelessly to resolve the power failure that had thrown a wrench in Antonelli’s Grand Prix aspirations.

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In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, where every millisecond counts, such technical failures can make or break a driver’s performance. As the Mercedes F1 team grapples with this setback, all eyes are on whether they can swiftly rectify the issue and get Antonelli back on track for the remainder of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. The drama and unpredictability of motorsport were on full display, serving as a stark reminder of the relentless challenges that teams and drivers face in their quest for glory on the racetrack.

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