Kimi Antonelli assists George Russell during Italian Grand Prix qualifying

Kimi Antonelli plans to support Mercedes teammate George Russell during qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix. George Russell currently leads the world championship standings but faces a setback for the upcoming race. Due to an engine penalty, the championship leader is required to start the event from the back of the grid. Kimi Antonelli is set to provide on-track assistance to help his teammate navigate the qualifying session despite his own previous penalty issues. The team focuses on managing the qualifying strategy while coping with the grid penalty constraints for the race. The session remains a focal point for the Mercedes garage as they balance individual performance with the wider championship implications of the current engine penalty.