Mercedes accepts responsibility for Kimi Antonelli's mechanical failure at British GP

Mercedes has acknowledged its role in Kimi Antonelli's mechanical failure during the British Grand Prix on July 7, which likely cost him a chance at victory. Antonelli was closing in on leader Charles Leclerc when a wheel-shield failure affected his performance, leading him to finish in 16th place after receiving a time penalty. Despite the setback, Antonelli maintains a 25-point lead over teammate George Russell and a 32-point advantage over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in the championship standings. Mercedes is considering appealing the penalty that impacted Antonelli's scoring possibilities. Race strategies faced challenges as well, with Russell dealing with a slow puncture during the event.