# Kimi Antonelli Bumps Fence With Mercedes

> F1 star Kimi Antonelli reverses Mercedes-AMG GT into wall before US GP.
- Title: Kimi Antonelli Bumps Fence With Mercedes · Motor1 | Shortify
- Summary: F1 star Kimi Antonelli reverses Mercedes-AMG GT into wall before US GP. Kimi Antonelli reversed his Mercedes-AMG GT into a wooden fence during a promotional…
- Keywords: kimi antonelli, mercedes-amg, us grand prix, circuit of the americas, george russell, cars, Kimi, Antonelli, Bumps, Fence, Mercedes, Motor1
- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/813224/kimi-antonelli-bumps-fence-mercedes
- Author: Brian Potter
- Published: 2026-10-26T11:01:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimi antonelli, mercedes-amg, us grand prix, circuit of the americas, george russell, f1, cars
## Promotional Shoot Mix-Up
Kimi Antonelli reversed his Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe during a promotional shoot before the US Grand Prix.
## Car Hits Wooden Fence
The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe rolled backward into a wooden fence behind the parking area at the Circuit of the Americas.
## George Russell's Comment
George Russell joked that Antonelli needed to select drive to move forward after the incident.

> you need to select drive to move forward!
## Antonelli Continues Race
Antonelli quickly selected drive, pulled away from the fence, and dominated the US Grand Prix.
## Key takeaway

Kimi Antonelli reversed his Mercedes-AMG GT into a wooden fence during a promotional shoot before the US Grand Prix, but quickly corrected and dominated the race.