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Pressure mounts on Antonelli as Mercedes weighs 2026 plans

Jul.30 The intense spotlight on Kimi Antonelli is growing heavier by the day, as the teenage rookie continues to struggle alongside George Russell in his debut season with Mercedes. Once hailed as the next Verstappen, Antonelli was fast-tracked into Formula 1 at just 18 – having received his super licence dispensation while still 17. But the early promise has turned into pressure, with the Italian visibly emotional during a painful weekend at Spa, where he was seen in tears in front of assembled media. 'He's simply too far behind,' said Ralf Schumacher, who warned that Antonelli's career could be in doubt if the gap to Russell doesn't shrink. 'Coming into Formula 1 as the new...
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