# Antonelli explains spin and car instability

> Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli reveals weird spin and car instability that cost Brazilian GP win.
- Title: Antonelli explains spin and car instability · Autosport
- Summary: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli reveals weird spin and car instability that cost Brazilian GP win.
- Keywords: brazilian gp, mercedes, lando norris, kimi antonelli, car instability, spin, interlagos, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/antonelli-explains-weird-spin-and-car-instability-which-cost-f1-brazilian-gp-win/10873132
- Author: Jake Boxall-Legge
- Published: 2026-11-08T20:57:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: f1, brazilian gp, mercedes, lando norris, kimi antonelli, car instability, spin, interlagos, sports, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

Kimi Antonelli says car instability in left corners led to spin and loss of race lead at Brazilian GP.