# Kimi Antonelli's Singapore GP brake issues

> Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes brakes malfunctioned during Singapore GP, risking barrier collision.
- Title: Kimi Antonelli's Singapore GP brake issues · Motorsport
- Summary: Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes brakes malfunctioned during Singapore GP, risking barrier collision.
- Keywords: kimi antonelli, mercedes, singapore gp, brake malfunction, formula 1, sports, cars, Kimi, Antonelli's, Singapore, brake, issues
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/why-kimi-antonelli-was-left-fighting-his-mercedes-brakes-during-the-singapore-gp/10864784
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-12T22:35:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kimi antonelli, mercedes, singapore gp, brake malfunction, formula 1, f1, sports, cars
## Kimi Antonelli's Singapore GP brake issues
Kimi Antonelli finished third in Singapore GP with a 102-point lead over George Russell.
## Brake sensor fault during race
Mercedes found a brake sensor fault on grid, running car without brake data.
## Poor stopping power during race
Antonelli reported poor stopping power due to dirty air and hot brakes.
## Brake pedal misbehaving
Antonelli said brake pedal felt long and misbehaved during VSC restarts.
## Mercedes brake sensor issue
Team had no brake data, so they relied on feeling brakes being hot.
## New Mercedes package performance
Antonelli said new Mercedes package has potential but narrow operating window.
## Next race for Mercedes
Austin will be next opportunity for Mercedes to test new brake package.
## Key takeaway

Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes brakes malfunctioned during Singapore GP, risking barrier collision.