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Antonelli explains spin and car instability
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli reveals weird spin and car instability that cost Brazilian GP win.
In brief
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli reveals weird spin and car instability that cost Brazilian GP win. Kimi Antonelli says car instability in left corners led to spin and loss of race lead at Brazilian GP. Originally reported by Autosport.
Antonelli leads race
Antonelli took lead from Norris at start and built healthy lead over Briton in opening laps.
Spin at opening corner
Antonelli lost car and spun at opening corner after slick-tyre switch caused handling issues.
Car instability reported
Antonelli warned of suspension issue and car pulling to one side under acceleration.
Left-corner problem
Car instability only occurred in left-hand corners, especially high-speed sections at Interlagos.
Tyre flat spots
Spin caused all four wheels to flat spot, reducing lap time improvement after second set of tyres.
Antonelli's reaction
Antonelli expressed disappointment but praised team for clinching constructors' title.
“I'm very disappointed for the race. I'm very angry to be fair, but I'm going to put all this aside for now because the team clinched the title”
The essence
Kimi Antonelli says car instability in left corners led to spin and loss of race lead at Brazilian GP.
