Why Didn’t Merc Protect Kimi?
Inside Line F1 PodcastNovember 03, 202500:00:36

Why Didn’t Merc Protect Kimi?

Mercedes took too long to let George Russell pass Kimi Antonelli — even though Kimi was only two-tenths slower in clean air.
Post-race, Antonelli was pissed and said they could’ve finished P4.
Given Merc’s warm-weather struggles and limited race pace, protecting Kimi might’ve been smarter.
Did the pit wall cost Antonelli a better finish?

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