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Mercedes Simulator Catastrophe Thwarts Kimi Antonelli’s F1 Dreams, Sparks Controversy!

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
September 28, 2025
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Mercedes Simulator Catastrophe Thwarts Kimi Antonelli’s F1 Dreams, Sparks Controversy!
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Title: Mercedes’ Simulator Glitch Throws Kimi Antonelli’s Race Preparation into Chaos!

In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through the F1 community, Mercedes has acknowledged a significant simulator malfunction that severely hampered Kimi Antonelli’s crucial preparations for the Zandvoort Grand Prix. This setback has been linked directly to the rookie’s subsequent struggles, both at Zandvoort and in Monza, culminating in a series of disappointing performances.

The young talent, faced with the high-pressure environment of Formula 1, collided with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc during the Dutch GP, a blunder that many believe stemmed from inadequate training. Following this incident, Antonelli could only salvage a meager ninth place in his home race in Italy, raising eyebrows and concerns over his readiness to compete at the highest level.

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Andrew Shovlin, Mercedes’ track engineering director, stepped forward to shoulder the blame, candidly stating, “In Zandvoort, he came for a simulator session, and we encountered problems that prevented him from properly preparing.” Shovlin’s admission reflects a critical failure in the team’s support system, as he further emphasized, “We need to take some responsibility for not providing the usual preparation.”

However, the tides began to turn for Antonelli following a flawless simulator session ahead of the Baku Grand Prix. The results were telling; he rebounded with an impressive fourth-place finish, marking his best result since June. Team principal Toto Wolff lauded this comeback as a vital “consolidation,” even though the elusive podium remained just out of reach.

The stakes are high, and with Antonelli’s hard-earned points combined with George Russell’s commendable second place, Mercedes has managed to leapfrog Ferrari in the constructors’ standings. Now sitting in second place with 290 points, the team finds itself four points ahead of Ferrari and a solid 14 points clear of Red Bull Racing.

As the F1 season progresses, all eyes will be on Kimi Antonelli. Will he be able to shake off the shadows of Zandvoort and Monza and harness the momentum from his Baku performance? The pressure mounts, and the world of motorsport watches with bated breath as this young star navigates the complexities of Formula 1 racing.

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