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Allison: Mercedes failures ‘a tough pill to swallow’ for Antonelli
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05/06/2025 at 16:4305/06/2025 at 16:02 Mercedes technical director James Allison has acknowledged that Formula 1's recent triple-header of European races delivered a punishing run of misfortune for rookie Kimi Antonelli, calling it “a pretty tough pill to swallow” for the young Italian talent. The 18-year-old, who stepped into his first full F1 season this year amid massive expectations, endured a string of mechanical failures and setbacks across Imola, Monaco, and Barcelona – each time leaving promising pace unrewarded and his Mercedes team frustrated. Yet, amidst the disappointments, Antonelli’s rapid learning curve and Mercedes’ newfound setup...
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