Kimi Antonelli makes adjustments to improve race starts in Montreal

Kimi Antonelli, the current championship leader, utilized a new clutch paddle during the race in Montreal to enhance his starts. This change came after several early-season races where Mercedes cars struggled at the start despite qualifying well. In the Montreal Sprint, Antonelli successfully maintained his 1-2 position with teammate George Russell into the first corner, indicating improvement. The team's modifications aim to reduce their deficit in startline acceleration against competitors like Ferrari and McLaren.