Kimi Antonelli faces challenges during Baku Grand Prix recovery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:55 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Kimi Antonelli encountered difficulties in the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, according to Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord. After a notable victory from 19th on the grid at the Italian GP, Antonelli faced issues that reduced his track time in Baku. The technical setbacks hindered his ability to replicate the successful performance he delivered in Monza. Moving forward, Mercedes will focus on resolving these technical challenges as the season progresses.
- •Kimi Antonelli had technical issues during Baku Grand Prix.
- •Mercedes deputy team principal comments on performance recovery.
- •Antonelli previously won from 19th at the Italian GP.
- •Technical problems limited track time in Baku.
- 6:55 AMMotorsport.com — Why Mercedes didn’t expect “Monza 2.0” from Kimi Antonelli in Baku
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Why Mercedes didn’t expect “Monza 2.0” from Kimi Antonelli in Baku
"Kimi Antonelli was never going to perform a “Monza 2.0” in Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord said regarding his driver’s recovery. Three weeks ago, Antonelli took an engine penalty at the Italian GP and clinched a memorable home victory from 19th on the grid. This time around, a technical issue cost the Mercedes driver track time in ...Keep reading
"Kimi Antonelli’s Baku recovery was somewhat underwhelming when compared to its Monza race-winning drive three weeks ago – but Mercedes believes victory wasn’t within reach
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 27, 2026, 6:55 AMWhy Mercedes didn’t expect “Monza 2.0” from Kimi Antonelli in Baku
Kimi Antonelli was never going to perform a “Monza 2.0” in Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord said regarding his driver’s recovery. Three weeks ago, Antonelli took an engine penalty at the Italian GP and clinched a memorable home victory from 19th on the grid. This time around, a technical issue cost the Mercedes driver track time in ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 6:55 AMWhy Mercedes didn’t expect “Monza 2.0” from Kimi Antonelli in Baku
Kimi Antonelli’s Baku recovery was somewhat underwhelming when compared to its Monza race-winning drive three weeks ago – but Mercedes believes victory wasn’t within reach
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