(Video) Mercedes consoles Andrea Kimi Antonelli after wrecking George Russell’ W15 in Monza 

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is reportedly set to be announced as a Mercedes driver for 2025.

(Video) Mercedes consoles Andrea Kimi Antonelli after wrecking George Russell’ W15 in Monza 

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, George Russell and Mercedes crew (via: IMAGO, X/Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team, screenshot)

F2 Prema Racing driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli made his first runs in Formula 1 for Merced during the FP1 of the Italian Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli drove in George Russell‘s W15 but was unable to complete more than one and a half laps.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is currently one of the most talented prospects in the world of motorsport. Antonelli’s skills and potential have made him an ever-like target for the Silver Arrows, who are heavily rumored to sign him for next season.

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The Italian was impressive in his first laps but unfortunately lost control of the W15 around the infamous Monza parabolica. Antonelli was distraught after his crash but was wholesomely consoled and embraced by the crew of Mercedes.

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The 18-year-old showed glimpses of brilliance in his first-ever outing, which has caught the eye of many. The Silver Arrows will be keen on signing Antonelli in order to nurture and better his capabilities in the future.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli pushed too hard in FP1 run for Mercedes

Andrea Kimi Antonelli crashed his W15 during a push lap despite showing good signs during the initial parts of his stint. Antonelli has thereafter shared his thoughts on his high-speed incident in Monza.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli (via IMAGO)
I pushed too much for the track conditions. I should have pushed progressively and instead I looked for the limit and crashed.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli said after his crash during FP1 at the Italian GP

Kimi Antonelli was apologetic for his mistake and admitted to being overly ambitious at an early stage on the track. Despite sustaining sizeable damage to the W15, the team was able to repair the car in time for George Russell in FP2.

Mercedes is currently fourth in the constructors’ championship, needful of finding greater pace against its rivals. They have shown a rising trend in their performances lately and will thus, be hoping to conjure good results in Monza as well.

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