Kimi Antonelli retires late in Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli retired from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix due to a mechanical issue while positioned to finish second. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver had overtaken teammate George Russell shortly before his car stopped, marking his first retirement of the season. Antonelli expressed disappointment, stating he felt 'a bit empty' and acknowledged that the situation was part of racing. Despite the setback, he remains ahead in the Drivers' standings, with a 41-point lead over Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli is looking to regroup ahead of the next race in Austria.