Hamilton Worried by Ferrari Pace While Antonelli Prepares for a Fight
Hamilton said Ferrari’s straight-line pace fell away in Q3 as Mercedes-powered cars gained several tenths and Antonelli prepared to start from the back.
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start the Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to engine penalties, having sacrificed his qualifying position to help Mercedes teammate George Russell secure a front-row start.
- Ferrari struggled with energy management and pace during Saturday's qualifying at Monza, leaving drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc unable to match rival speeds despite recent SF-26 chassis upgrades.
- Penalties for Oscar Piastri promoted Hamilton and Leclerc to fifth and fourth on the grid, though both drivers noted rhythm and aerodynamic tow issues hindered their performance in the final qualifying stage.
- Alpine's Pierre Gasly secured pole position, snatching it from Russell, while Sunday's race is expected to feature 'yo-yo' racing patterns requiring energy management optimization from all teams.
- Attempting to salvage points from the back of the grid, Antonelli plans to avoid trouble through the first two chicanes before clearing traffic to chase faster cars despite his significant championship deficit.
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The Formula 1 circuit is in Monza! Home race for Ferrari and World Championship leader Kimi Antonelli – of course the question arises whether – and if so, when – the 20-year-old will start in red. Lewis Hamilton has a clear opinion on this ...
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The Straits TimesAntonelli says he behaved like a good teammate in Monza qualifying
MONZA, Italy, Sept 5 : Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said he behaved like a good teammate after helping George Russell to secure a place on the front row of the Italian Grand Prix grid for Mercedes while he is set to start at the back.The 20-year-old, who is 59 points clear of closest rival Russell in the
Hamilton worried by Ferrari pace while Antonelli prepares for a fight
Meanwhile championship leader Kimi Antonelli, relegated to the back of the grid following an engine change said he just hoped to pick up some points. Hamilton, the seven-time champion, was bidding for an outright record sixth pole at Monza where he shares the record of five with Ferrari great Michael Schumacher, said he felt the Mercedes-powered cars ahead remained faster. "I think we have a really great car," he said. "It's all Mercedes engin…
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Seven-time Formula 1 champion Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton said the new engine is an improvement, but that his team still lags behind Mercedes on the tracks.
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