Kimi Antonelli finishes second in Dutch Grand Prix despite car struggles

Kimi Antonelli secured second place in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on August 23, 2026. The Mercedes driver expressed disappointment over his performance, citing a lack of confidence in the car despite strong starts that helped him gain positions early. Antonelli lost the lead to Lando Norris during the final third and later dropped behind teammate George Russell after a pit stop. He acknowledged the need for Mercedes to improve competitiveness against McLaren. Looking ahead, Antonelli identified remaining challenges for the team and highlighted the importance of upcoming races.