Juan Pablo Montoya suggests F1 rule change after Kimi Antonelli penalty
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:56 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Juan Pablo Montoya has advocated for a reconsideration of track limits rules following a penalty assessed to Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli during the British Grand Prix. Antonelli was in a position to contend with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the win at Silverstone when he suffered a left-hand wheel shield failure, impacting his aerodynamics. Montoya's comments come amid a broader discussion regarding track limits infractions in Formula 1. The debate may influence future regulatory decisions as the season progresses.
- •Montoya calls for a rethink on track limits rules.
- •Antonelli penalized during the British Grand Prix.
- •He was challenging for the victory against Leclerc.
- •Antonelli's car experienced a wheel shield failure.
- •The discussion could shape future F1 regulations.
- 10:56 PMMotorsport.com — Juan Pablo Montoya calls for F1 rule change after Kimi Antonelli penalty
"Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has called for a track limits rule rethink after Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli was penalised during the British Grand Prix. The Italian driver had been on course to challenge Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the victory at Silverstone before his car suffered a left-hand wheel shield failure in the closing stages. The resulting loss of aerodynamic load severely ...Keep reading
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