Overview

• Mercedes abandoned its latest rear-suspension upgrade at the Hungarian Grand Prix, enabling Antonelli to finish 10th and end his scoreless run.
• Bradley Lord praised Lewis Hamilton as a “fantastic ally” whose experience has strengthened the rookie’s confidence within the team.
• Hamilton paid a visit to Antonelli at Spa-Francorchamps after a tough Belgian weekend to offer advice based on his own early-career challenges.
• The squad attributes Antonelli’s midseason dip to handling issues and limited F1 experience and stresses that recent changes form part of his learning curve.
• Antonelli’s strong start—including a sprint pole in Miami and a maiden podium in Montreal—underscores his potential as he continues developing under Mercedes’ guidance.