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Mercedes uncovers shocking truth behind Kimi Antonelli’s controversial penalty at Las Vegas Grand Prix

James Taylor by James Taylor
November 26, 2025
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Mercedes uncovers shocking truth behind Kimi Antonelli’s controversial penalty at Las Vegas Grand Prix
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Title: Shocking Penalty Plagues Kimi Antonelli at Las Vegas Grand Prix: Mercedes Reveals Startling Details Behind the Controversy!

In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli found himself ensnared in a five-second time penalty that left fans and analysts alike reeling. The young racer was controversially penalized for a so-called “false start” after being deemed to have edged forward before the lights signaled the official start of the race. But what really happened on that fateful day in Nevada?

Mercedes, Antonelli’s team, is now stepping into the spotlight, claiming to have unraveled the mystery behind this baffling penalty. According to Andrew Shovlin, the trackside engineering director, the situation surrounding Antonelli’s penalty is far from typical. “This was quite different and quite unusual,” Shovlin stated, as he provided insight into the mechanics behind the incident.

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Caught in the act, Antonelli had surged to fourth place on the track using a one-stop strategy, only to plummet to fifth after the penalty was enforced. However, fortune smiled upon him as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri faced disqualifications, ultimately promoting him back to a podium finish in third place.

Shovlin elaborated on the circumstances leading to the penalty, emphasizing that what transpired was not a blatant jump start, but rather an almost imperceptible movement of the car. “Before the lights go out, the car rolls about two centimeters forward very, very slowly, but Kimi doesn’t drop the clutch; he’s actually got the clutch fully pulled,” he clarified. This revelation casts a shadow over the FIA’s stringent monitoring systems, which are designed to detect even the slightest movements.

The crux of the issue seems to lie in Antonelli’s actions just before the race commenced. “We think what happened is that at that point, the car started to roll was the point he took his foot off the brakes,” Shovlin explained. The minute vibrations or potential torque in the driveline may have contributed to this unexpected movement, but it was decidedly not the result of Antonelli’s actions with the clutch.

Mercedes is not taking this lightly; they have vowed to seek clarity from the FIA regarding the rationale behind the penalty decision. “It was unfortunate for him to pick up that penalty. He was doing everything correctly in terms of what we tell him to do,” Shovlin stated.

As the dust settles from this controversial moment, questions loom large: How will this incident impact Antonelli’s future races? Will the FIA reevaluate its hyper-sensitive systems? And most importantly, can the young driver avoid similar penalties as he strives for greatness in the highly competitive world of Formula 1?

The Las Vegas Grand Prix may have concluded, but the ramifications of this shocking penalty are far from over. Stay tuned as we continue to unravel the intricacies of this enthralling motorsport saga!

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