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Understanding Kimi Antonelli's Struggles Amidst Mercedes Car Adjustments

Recent adjustments to the Mercedes 2025 Formula 1 car could be impacting rookie driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli's performance. According to trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin, these changes are potentially hitting Antonelli harder than his more seasoned teammate.

Our Take:

The struggles of Kimi Antonelli serve as a reminder of the steep learning curve in F1. As the sport increasingly aligns technological advancements with driver skills, the young talent may need to recalibrate his approach in responding to car dynamics, a challenge not faced by his more experienced counterpart.

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Source: Motorsport.com

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