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Why are Mercedes making Kimi Antonelli start last in his home race Monza?

Aug 31, 2026 · 42m

Summary

Hosts Naomi, David, and Jolie debate F1’s controversial power unit regulations, noting that Red Bull’s lack of engine upgrades feels unfair despite their strong results. They discuss Mercedes’ cost cap struggles and Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty at his home race in Monza, while also covering Lewis Hamilton’s apology for his radio messages and Lando Norris’s contract extension with McLaren.

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