Helmut Marko Calls Out Mercedes 'Difference' Amidst Kimi Antonelli's F1 Struggles

Antonelli feels "lucky" about Mercedes' low-pressure approach

Kimi Antonelli says he feels “very lucky” that Mercedes has not put additional pressure on him while facing the challenges of his rookie season in Formula 1.Mercedes signed Antonelli alongside George Russell this season; the 18-year-old making the step up to Formula 1 just two years after racing in Formula...

Helmut Marko critical of Mercedes for creating needless Kimi Antonelli

Helmut Marko takes a swipe at Mercedes over their handling of Kimi Antonelli

Helmut Marko highlights Mercedes' role in Kimi Antonelli's F1 difficulties

Helmut Marko has never shied from the “ruthless Red Bull” label. This time, he’s flipping it on its head — and pinning Mercedes to the wall over Kimi Antonelli. Speaking to F1 Insider, Red Bull’s motorsport adviser dismissed the idea that his outfit would’ve chopped a rookie like Antonelli at the first wobble. The real difference, Marko said, is infrastructure and expectation. “Our juniors first drive for the Racing Bulls and aren’t immediately …

Helmut Marko calls out Mercedes 'difference' amidst Kimi Antonelli's F1 struggles

Red Bull may have a reputation for being brutal, but Helmut Marko says at least the team doesn't throw its drivers in the deep end.