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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli faces tough Monza recovery despite new power unit

Antonelli's back-of-grid Monza start may not yield expected recovery as Ferrari's new engine closes speed gap.

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Mercedes gave Kimi Antonelli a fifth Formula 1 power unit for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, resulting in a back-of-the-grid start for exceeding his yearly allowance. [1] Antonelli stated that Ferrari is 'for sure' in the battle for pole position after taking a step forward with their new engine. [2] Antonelli will start from the back of the grid on Sunday due to a planned engine change penalty. [3] Bradley Lord stated that Antonelli's goal for Sunday's Grand Prix is to gain 'as many positions as possible' starting from the back of the grid. [4] Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes championship leader, stated that focusing on long runs during Free Practice 1 and 2 at the Italian Grand Prix felt 'a bit weird' compared to his usual routine. [5] Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin veteran, predicted a podium finish for Kimi Antonelli at the Italian Grand Prix, saying 'Top three. There are a lot of straights, so it is good for him.' [6] GPS data showed Russell's Mercedes was about 5 km/h faster than the Ferraris on three of Monza's four long straights in qualifying trim. [7] Kimi Antonelli said Ferrari's new engine has closed the top-speed gap, making the speeds the same as Mercedes, and that Ferrari's car is strong in corners. [8]
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  1. Mercedes gave Kimi Antonelli a fifth Formula 1 power unit for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, resulting in a back-of-the-grid start for exceeding his yearly allowance. · Motorsport.com
  2. Antonelli stated that Ferrari is 'for sure' in the battle for pole position after taking a step forward with their new engine. · Formula 1
  3. Antonelli will start from the back of the grid on Sunday due to a planned engine change penalty. · Formula 1
  4. Bradley Lord stated that Antonelli's goal for Sunday's Grand Prix is to gain 'as many positions as possible' starting from the back of the grid. · Formula 1
  5. Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes championship leader, stated that focusing on long runs during Free Practice 1 and 2 at the Italian Grand Prix felt 'a bit weird' compared to his usual routine. · Formula 1
  6. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin veteran, predicted a podium finish for Kimi Antonelli at the Italian Grand Prix, saying 'Top three. There are a lot of straights, so it is good for him.' · Motorsport.com
  7. GPS data showed Russell's Mercedes was about 5 km/h faster than the Ferraris on three of Monza's four long straights in qualifying trim. · Motorsport.com
  8. Kimi Antonelli said Ferrari's new engine has closed the top-speed gap, making the speeds the same as Mercedes, and that Ferrari's car is strong in corners. · Motorsport.com
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