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David Coulthard says Kimi Antonelli radio message proves he has a lot to learn despite winning title

Kimi Antonelli could only manage fifth at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after reporting problems with his W17. After qualifying third, the 2026 champion was…

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Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:00 AM

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David Coulthard criticized Kimi Antonelli for delivering vague radio feedback about car issues during the race.
Antonelli spun out of the lead and finished fifth at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Mercedes found no mechanical fault with Antonelli's car, attributing his struggles to tire temperature management.

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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard criticized newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli for vague radio communications during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Coulthard argued that Antonelli must provide clearer feedback to his engineers after the Mercedes driver vaguely reported that something felt weird with his car before spinning and finishing fifth.

Mercedes later determined that Antonelli's struggles stemmed from tire temperature management in changing track conditions rather than a mechanical failure on the W17. Despite Antonelli's fifth-place finish, Mercedes secured the constructors' championship as Lando Norris took victory in the race.

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