Andrea Kimi Antonelli takes positives from a mixed Bahrain GP weekend
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Antonelli taking the positives from F1 Bahrain GP despite disappointing finish

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli reflects on a positive qualifying and delves into a difficult Sunday at the F1 Bahrain GP. Following a difficult evening in Sakhir, Mercedes’ Antonelli reflects on his ups and downs in Bahrain. Following a strong P4 in Qualifying on Saturday, Antonelli was struck with a penalty leaving him to start from P5….

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Antonelli in Mercedes for the 2025 F1 Japanese GP
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Antonelli thrilled with race performance as he breaks records in the F1 Japanese GP

Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli was pretty satisfied with his 2025 F1 Japanese GP result. In fact, the young Italian driver ended his third ever Formula 1 race in P6, even signing the fastest race lap of the event. Antonelli showcased a rather strong pace, and even became the youngest driver to ever lead a…

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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli finally found his confidence around the Suzuka International Circuit after he qualified P6 at the F1 Japanese GP.
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Antonelli happy with qualifying recovery after massive practice struggles at F1 Japanese GP

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli finally found his confidence around the Suzuka International Circuit after he qualified P6 at the F1 Japanese GP. After a positive Friday for his teammate, George Russell, the young Italian evidently struggled to find confidence and momentum in the car. Finishing behind Russell in all three practices, Antonelli knew he had to…

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Antonelli reveals floor damage from hitting Leclerc’s end plate in F1 Chinese GP

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes added eight points to his total as he took 6th from the F1 Chinese GP following the removal of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton from the results. Before the F1 2025 season started in Melbourne, many had doubts about the performance of him considering his young age and experience. However, the…

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Antonelli: Tyre warm-up issues “killed” my confidence in F1 Chinese GP qualifying

Kimi Antonelli admitted he lost confidence in his Mercedes car throughout qualifying for the 2025 F1 Chinese GP, after he could only manage eighth on the grid as he struggled with tyre warm-up issues which meant he was four tenths back from his team-mate George Russell, who qualified on the front row, less than a…

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Mercedes Director of Strategic Development Simone Resta has praised Kimi Antonelli for his outstanding drive through the field at the 2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix.
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Resta: Antonelli “very mature” in his charge through the field at the F1 Australian GP

Mercedes Director of Strategic Development Simone Resta reflects on the team’s performance in Melbourne. The Italian praised both Russell and Antonelli following a difficult opening F1 Grand Prix for the 2025 season. In the wake of last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, eyes are on Mercedes following a strong performance from the German Marque. A podium…

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Toto Wolff and Valtteri Bottas at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix
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Wolff: Mercedes “must get better” at tyre management to beat F1 rivals

Toto Wolff has stated that Mercedes must improve their tyre management if they want to challenge the likes of McLaren and Red Bull following the F1 Australian GP. Drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finished P3 and P4 respectively after a penalty against Antonelli was rescinded following the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. The team…

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Mercedes F1 drivers George and Kimi Antonelli reflect on “up-and-down” Friday at Australian GP.
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Mercedes F1 drivers reflect on “up-and-down” Friday at Australian GP

Mercedes F1 ended their Friday at the Australian GP with a note of uncertainty. They left the FP2 timesheets with George Russell in 10th, clocking in a 1:17.282, and F1 newcomer Kimi Antonelli in 16th, with a 1:17.634. A soild way behind compared to the top of the leaderboard. Antonelli confidence buildup Today marks Kimi…

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Toto Wolff is confident that F1 rookie, Kimi Antonelli will show his tremendous potential as he partners with George Russell for 2025.
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Wolff confident that F1 rookie Antonelli will show “tremendous potential” in 2025

With the 2025 F1 season set to get underway in Melbourne, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, led by Toto Wolff is one of 10 teams, preparing its drivers—George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli— for the season ahead. This will be a big season for 18-year-old Antonelli, who replaces seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton who will…

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