Allison: Kimi is paying for the team's decisions.

Allison: Kimi is paying for the team's decisions.

      In the last seven races, Kimi Antonelli has scored points only once, finishing third in Canada. At Spa, the young Italian said he didn't feel confident in the car, so he was unable to improve his results. Mercedes technical director James Allison defended Kimi and stated that the team's difficulties are to blame. James Allison: "I believe that Kimi, like all of us, is already very tired of a string of results that are significantly worse than those earlier in the year. I hope he is comforted by the undeniable fact that it was the team that chose the wrong direction in working on his car, which led to a decrease in competitiveness. Both Kimi and George are paying the price for it. If the car isn't in the right condition, it's difficult for a driver to perform successfully in qualifying during their debut season. It's clear to us that we need to improve the car, and then Kimi's results will change. I hope he hears our encouraging words, because we know for sure that he's doing everything he should on his part."

Other articles

Hungary Grand Prix: Press Conference Schedule Hungary Grand Prix: Press Conference Schedule The FIA announced the lineup of participants for the official press conferences of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hajar: We'll do everything to earn points. Hajar: We'll do everything to earn points. Before Hungary, Racing Bulls is seventh in the Constructors' Cup, just two points behind Sauber, and the team hopes to surpass their rivals… Hülkenberg: We are going to Hungary for a good result. Hülkenberg: We are going to Hungary for a good result. After earning points in five consecutive races, Sauber team moved up to sixth place in the Constructors' Championship and hopes to extend their successful streak in Hungary. Bottas is 'near' a deal with Cadillac as the opportunity with Alpine diminishes. Bottas is 'near' a deal with Cadillac as the opportunity with Alpine diminishes. Formula 1 | Valtteri Bottas is nearing a full-time comeback to the Formula 1 grid with Cadillac, as several sources indicate that a deal for 2026 is currently (…) Rosberg: Negotiations with Wolff are quite painful Rosberg: Negotiations with Wolff are quite painful Nico Rosberg expressed sympathy for George Russell, who is currently negotiating with Mercedes to extend his contract. The 2016 world champion revealed that team principal Toto Wolff is deliberately becoming uncontactable to strengthen his bargaining position and make the other party start to feel nervous. F1 arrives at the updated Hungaroring. F1 arrives at the updated Hungaroring. Formula 1 | This weekend, Formula 1 makes its way back to a revamped Hungaroring, as the Budapest track wraps up the Spa-Hungary double-header and introduces the (…)

Allison: Kimi is paying for the team's decisions.

In the last seven races, Kimi Anttela has scored points only once. Mercedes technical director James Allison defended Kimi, stating that the team is responsible for his troubles.