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Brundle: Antonelli learned 'harsh but necessary' lesson at British GP

Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli endured a 'harsh but necessary' learning experience at the British GP after a communication breakdown derailed his victory charge.

Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has highlighted the communication issues that prevented Kimi Antonelli from securing victory at Silverstone. The Mercedes rookie had shown strong pace throughout the weekend, but a breakdown in team communication ultimately cost him the win. noplasticplease.life

Antonelli, 19, was initially poised for another strong showing at the British GP. Brundle's assessment suggests the young driver gained valuable experience from the 'heartbreaking' setback, which will be crucial for his development in the championship.