Antonelli’s Italian GP grid penalty could be a blessing in disguise
Formula 1 leader Kimi Antonelli is starting the Italian GP from last place, and he's happy about it.
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Kimi Antonelli is starting the Italian GP from the back of the grid. The Formula 1 championship leader is embracing the challenge. Antonelli has described the grid penalty as a blessing in disguise.
He says it takes the pressure off and allows him to enjoy the home race. He has also indicated he will help his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying. However, the penalty could complicate his championship hopes.
Antonelli's strategy for the race remains unclear. He has not yet revealed whether he will focus on gaining points or helping Russell.
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- Mercedes rules out ADUO engine upgrade at Italian GP as updated F1 power unit due in October Motorsport.com · 1d ago
- Pressure off for F1 leader Antonelli heading into home race in Italy Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Why F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli is ‘very excited’ to start home race from last place The New York Times · 1d ago
- Antonelli says grid penalty takes pressure off and he can enjoy home race Reuters · 1d ago
- Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli to help Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Monza qualifying due to engine grid penalty Sky Sports · 1d ago
- Antonelli explains approach to starting at the back in Monza as he reveals whether he will help Russell Formula 1 · 1d ago
- Antonelli’s Italian GP grid penalty could be a blessing in disguise Autosport · 1d ago
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Why is Kimi Antonelli starting from last place?
Antonelli is starting from last place due to an engine grid penalty.
How does Antonelli feel about starting from the back?
Antonelli has described the grid penalty as a blessing in disguise. He says it takes the pressure off and allows him to enjoy the home race.
Will Antonelli help his team-mate George Russell?
Antonelli has indicated he will help his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying.
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