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Antonelli admits Mercedes start issues still a ‘fundamental’ problem
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01/05/2026 at 11:5201/05/2026 at 12:09 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. As Formula 1 heads into a crucial weekend in Miami, championship leader Kimi Antonelli has played down expectations that a newly introduced start procedure tweak will solve the persistent launch issues affecting his Mercedes car. Despite his scintillating form so far this season, Antonelli has repeatedly struggled to convert front-row starts into race-leading advantages – a problem that has also hindered team-mate George Russell. Across the opening rounds of the season, including the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix, Antonelli has consistently lost positions in the opening...
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