Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will take a grid penalty at Monza due to the installation of a new power unit.
Key facts
- •Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the Italian Grand Prix.
- •The penalty is caused by the installation of a new power unit that exceeds the season's allowed limit.
- •Antonelli has already used his full quota of four internal combustion engines and four exhaust systems.
- •The driver leads the championship standings by 59 points.
- •Antonelli stated he believes he can still achieve a strong result and earn points despite the penalty.
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli faces a grid penalty for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza after the team decided to install a new power unit. The change exceeds his allowed quota for the season, forcing him to start from the back of the grid regardless of his qualifying performance.
Strategic Power Unit Change
The decision to introduce a new power unit is part of a strategic move for the final phase of the title fight. Before this change, Antonelli had already utilized his maximum allowance of four internal combustion engines, three batteries, three control electronics, and four exhaust systems for the season.
Antonelli Remains Optimistic
Despite the penalty, the Italian driver supports the team's decision and believes Monza is the most suitable venue to take it. Antonelli currently leads the championship standings by 59 points ahead of teammates George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who are tied for second place.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
