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Antonelli Struggles with Confidence at Spa: A Setback for Mercedes

During a challenging race day at Spa, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli expressed his struggles with confidence, which hindered his performance and resulted in the third slowest time. Despite his potential, he recognized the need for a better connection with his W16 to maximize its capabilities.

Our Take:

The lack of confidence displayed by Antonelli highlights a crucial aspect of high-performance racing: psychological readiness is as vital as technical skill. As Mercedes continues to develop their W16, nurturing driver confidence will be key to unlocking the car's full potential in future races.

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Source: F1Technical

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