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Simulator Malfunction Hinders Antonelli’s Performance in Grands Prix

9/28/2025

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Mercedes says a simulator malfunction affected Kimi Antonelli's preparation for the Dutch and Italian Grands Prix.
Antonelli finished 16th at Zandvoort after colliding with Charles Leclerc, and 9th at Monza.
Trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin acknowledged Mercedes' responsibility.
A successful simulator session preceded a 4th place in Baku.
Mercedes remains second in the constructors with 290 points, ahead of Ferrari.

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Mercedes says a simulator malfunction affected Kimi Antonelli's preparation for the Dutch and Italian Grands Prix.
Antonelli finished 16th at Zandvoort after colliding with Charles Leclerc, and 9th at Monza.
Trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin acknowledged Mercedes' responsibility.
A successful simulator session preceded a 4th place in Baku.
Mercedes remains second in the constructors with 290 points, ahead of Ferrari.