Mercedes accept Monza sacrifice: Wolff explains tactical engine penalty for Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli will start at the back of the grid in the Italian GP due to a full power unit change by Mercedes.
- Antonelli is the F1 championship leader.
- Mercedes decided on a full power unit change for Antonelli.
- This change results in a grid penalty for Antonelli at Monza.
Toto Wolff confirms Kimi Antonelli will take an engine penalty at Monza for fresh PU gains, prioritising strategy over PR; Mercedes also weighing George Russell’s plan
Who’s who
- Toto Wolff is the team principal and chief executive at Mercedes.
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3 independent outlets are carrying this: GPBlog, Motorsport.com, Autosport.
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| 1st | Lower-tier | 3 hrs ago | First | |
| 2nd | Top-tier | 1 hr ago | +1h 12m | |
| 3rd | Top-tier | 1 hr ago | +1h 51m |
