{"id":2029776,"date":"2026-07-06T08:59:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T05:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2029776"},"modified":"2026-07-06T08:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T05:59:05","slug":"kimi-antonelli-issues-defiant-reaction-after-disastrous-end-to-silverstone-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2029776","title":{"rendered":"Kimi Antonelli issues defiant reaction after disastrous end to Silverstone race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Kimi Antonelli issues defiant reaction after disastrous end to Silverstone race<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Despite winning the sprint race and scoring pole position Kimi Antonelli walked away from the Grand Prix at Silverstone with no points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Adam Cooper <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-06T09:59:05+01:00\">06 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Kimi Antonelli, British Grand Prix<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Kimi Antonelli says that scoring no points in the British GP after an afternoon of frustration \u201cmakes the fire grow even more\u201d as he chases the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Italian led the first part of the race before a very late stop dropped him behind Charles Leclerc, and he was in the process of charging back to the lead on fresh tyres when a lost aerodynamic part at the front of the car cost hm performance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After two extra stops for attention he crossed the line in P9. However he had received a five-second penalty for going off track multiple times while dealing with the difficult car, which thanks to the field crossing the finish line close together after a late safety car period dropped him out of the points in P15.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Antonelli is still confident he can maintain his grip on the championship lead<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI lost I don&#8217;t know how much downforce, the car wouldn&#8217;t turn anymore,\u201d he said when asked about his issues by Crash.net. \u201cIn some of the corners, the wheel was in the air, so there was something fundamental that was broken.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe only know now that the wheel shield broke, but we don&#8217;t know if something else broke, because by the loss it feels like it was more than just a wheel shield, but then, of course, the team will have more time to analyse it, but it was a shame, because we had a shot for the win today. I think we were going for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The radio traffic between Antonelli and his engineer Peter Bonnington indicated just how determined he was to stay out and try to finish in the points, despite being given the option to come in and retire.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ee4af8b3947e8d5d88d9077d42a86362c63ffecae2d34f99c67defc643277890\">  &#8216;I didn&#8217;t become a bad driver&#8217; &#8211; How Charles Leclerc won again in F1   Silverstone F1 anti-climax highlights glaring Abu Dhabi 2021 injustice <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI just showed that I have the mindset that I try every time I go on track, I do my best, that I try to give everything,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd that even today, despite things that were already going against us, I saw there was the possibility to get one point.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Not everything went smoothly for Antonelli<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAnd I was just trying my best to achieve that, and I was going to achieve that. But then the safety car came. I just didn&#8217;t really have the possibility to even try for that.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a572279346c2b3da8486c6836de52beb6f1ab725e8dc81d5f8274313498bb77f\">  Mercedes reveals cause of Antonelli damage and how close he came to win   Leclerc takes Silverstone win after late safety car confusion and Antonelli nightmare <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Antonelli accepted the penalty for leaving the track without justification, with the stewards acknowledging that he had a car issue but indicating that it wasn\u2019t an excuse.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;I mean, these are the rules, so I cannot do anything about it,\u201d he said. \u201cOf course, I was trying my best to stay on track, but it was really undriveable. And of course, to get a penalty for that, it hurts, but these are the rules, and nothing I can do about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The result came just two races after Antonelli failed to score in Barcelona due to a late battery failure, However he remains unperturbed despite the recent blows to his title campaign, which have allowed team mate George Russell to close the gap.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI think we lost a lot of points,\u201d he said. \u201cBut the momentum is there because I think this weekend we showed the speed. And we showed, as well, what the potential can be, when I&#8217;m in a good place, when also we&#8217;re in a good place with the team, with the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe showed what we are capable of, so I think that the momentum is still there, and actually it makes the fire grow even more to go out there in Spa and try to do even better.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Andrea Kimi Antonelli<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Mercedes<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Silverstone Circuit<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Charles Leclerc<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Carlos Sainz\u2019s rare and unprecedented \u2018penalty lap\u2019 at F1 British GP explained<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422903_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422903_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422903_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422903_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422903_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422903_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422903_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422903_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422903_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Jos Verstappen dubs Martin Brundle an &#8216;idiot&#8217; 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However he had received a five-second penalty for going off track multiple times while dealing with the difficult car, which thanks to the field crossing the finish line close together after a late safety car period dropped him out of the points in P15.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Antonelli is still confident he can maintain his grip on the championship lead<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI lost I don&#8217;t know how much downforce, the car wouldn&#8217;t turn anymore,\u201d he said when asked about his issues by Crash.net. \u201cIn some of the corners, the wheel was in the air, so there was something fundamental that was broken.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe only know now that the wheel shield broke, but we don&#8217;t know if something else broke, because by the loss it feels like it was more than just a wheel shield, but then, of course, the team will have more time to analyse it, but it was a shame, because we had a shot for the win today. I think we were going for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The radio traffic between Antonelli and his engineer Peter Bonnington indicated just how determined he was to stay out and try to finish in the points, despite being given the option to come in and retire.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ee4af8b3947e8d5d88d9077d42a86362c63ffecae2d34f99c67defc643277890\">  &#8216;I didn&#8217;t become a bad driver&#8217; &#8211; How Charles Leclerc won again in F1   Silverstone F1 anti-climax highlights glaring Abu Dhabi 2021 injustice <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI just showed that I have the mindset that I try every time I go on track, I do my best, that I try to give everything,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd that even today, despite things that were already going against us, I saw there was the possibility to get one point.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Not everything went smoothly for Antonelli<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAnd I was just trying my best to achieve that, and I was going to achieve that. But then the safety car came. I just didn&#8217;t really have the possibility to even try for that.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a572279346c2b3da8486c6836de52beb6f1ab725e8dc81d5f8274313498bb77f\">  Mercedes reveals cause of Antonelli damage and how close he came to win   Leclerc takes Silverstone win after late safety car confusion and Antonelli nightmare <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Antonelli accepted the penalty for leaving the track without justification, with the stewards acknowledging that he had a car issue but indicating that it wasn\u2019t an excuse.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;I mean, these are the rules, so I cannot do anything about it,\u201d he said. \u201cOf course, I was trying my best to stay on track, but it was really undriveable. And of course, to get a penalty for that, it hurts, but these are the rules, and nothing I can do about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The result came just two races after Antonelli failed to score in Barcelona due to a late battery failure, However he remains unperturbed despite the recent blows to his title campaign, which have allowed team mate George Russell to close the gap.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI think we lost a lot of points,\u201d he said. \u201cBut the momentum is there because I think this weekend we showed the speed. And we showed, as well, what the potential can be, when I&#8217;m in a good place, when also we&#8217;re in a good place with the team, with the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe showed what we are capable of, so I think that the momentum is still there, and actually it makes the fire grow even more to go out there in Spa and try to do even better.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Kimi Antonelli says that scoring no points in the British GP after an afternoon of frustration \u201cmakes the fire grow even more\u201d as he chases the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Italian led the first part of the race before a very late stop dropped him behind Charles Leclerc, and he was in the process of charging back to the lead on fresh tyres when a lost aerodynamic part at the front of the car cost hm performance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After two extra stops for attention he crossed the line in P9. However he had received a five-second penalty for going off track multiple times while dealing with the difficult car, which thanks to the field crossing the finish line close together after a late safety car period dropped him out of the points in P15.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423591_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Antonelli is still confident he can maintain his grip on the championship lead<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI lost I don&#8217;t know how much downforce, the car wouldn&#8217;t turn anymore,\u201d he said when asked about his issues by Crash.net. \u201cIn some of the corners, the wheel was in the air, so there was something fundamental that was broken.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe only know now that the wheel shield broke, but we don&#8217;t know if something else broke, because by the loss it feels like it was more than just a wheel shield, but then, of course, the team will have more time to analyse it, but it was a shame, because we had a shot for the win today. I think we were going for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The radio traffic between Antonelli and his engineer Peter Bonnington indicated just how determined he was to stay out and try to finish in the points, despite being given the option to come in and retire.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ee4af8b3947e8d5d88d9077d42a86362c63ffecae2d34f99c67defc643277890\">  &#8216;I didn&#8217;t become a bad driver&#8217; &#8211; How Charles Leclerc won again in F1   Silverstone F1 anti-climax highlights glaring Abu Dhabi 2021 injustice <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI just showed that I have the mindset that I try every time I go on track, I do my best, that I try to give everything,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd that even today, despite things that were already going against us, I saw there was the possibility to get one point.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423765_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Not everything went smoothly for Antonelli<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cAnd I was just trying my best to achieve that, and I was going to achieve that. But then the safety car came. I just didn&#8217;t really have the possibility to even try for that.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a572279346c2b3da8486c6836de52beb6f1ab725e8dc81d5f8274313498bb77f\">  Mercedes reveals cause of Antonelli damage and how close he came to win   Leclerc takes Silverstone win after late safety car confusion and Antonelli nightmare <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Antonelli accepted the penalty for leaving the track without justification, with the stewards acknowledging that he had a car issue but indicating that it wasn\u2019t an excuse.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;I mean, these are the rules, so I cannot do anything about it,\u201d he said. \u201cOf course, I was trying my best to stay on track, but it was really undriveable. And of course, to get a penalty for that, it hurts, but these are the rules, and nothing I can do about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The result came just two races after Antonelli failed to score in Barcelona due to a late battery failure, However he remains unperturbed despite the recent blows to his title campaign, which have allowed team mate George Russell to close the gap.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI think we lost a lot of points,\u201d he said. \u201cBut the momentum is there because I think this weekend we showed the speed. And we showed, as well, what the potential can be, when I&#8217;m in a good place, when also we&#8217;re in a good place with the team, with the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe showed what we are capable of, so I think that the momentum is still there, and actually it makes the fire grow even more to go out there in Spa and try to do even better.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1100377\/1\/kimi-antonelli-issues-defiant-reaction-after-disastrous-end-silverstone-race&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423619_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Kimi Antonelli issues defiant reaction after disastrous end to Silverstone race Despite winning the sprint race and scoring pole position Kimi Antonelli walked away from the Grand Prix at Silverstone with no points Adam Cooper 06 Jul 2026 Share Kimi Antonelli, British Grand Prix Add as a preferred source Kimi Antonelli says [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[47,226],"class_list":["post-2029776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crash-net","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2029776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2029776"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2029776\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2029776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2029776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2029776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}