Will Kimi Antonelli develop into the subsequent System 1 driver after Max Verstappen to compete on the Nordschleife? Rumours not too long ago emerged {that a} trial on the “Inexperienced Hell” may very well be doable, however the younger Italian’s employers have now however an finish to the dialogue.
Antonelli commented on his need to race on the Nurburgring in a latest video in regards to the so-called “Nordschleife allow”, which he mentioned he needed to acquire “by the top of the yr.”
The video rapidly made the rounds on social media, however throughout this yr’s Nurburgring 24 Hours, Mercedes’ deputy group principal Bradley Lord made it clear that it received’t be taking place.
“No,” he mentioned bluntly to Nitro when requested whether or not Mercedes would enable Antonelli to acquire the DMSB Nordschleife Allow (DPN) this yr. “I’ve spoken to him about it. I believe he meant it extra as a joke,” Lord defined.
With a smile, he added that Antonelli would possibly “give it a strive after 4 world championships.” A reference to Verstappen, who, in accordance with Lord, “maybe has a bit extra vary because of his expertise” in contrast with the 19-year-old Antonelli.
Max Verstappen’s race within the Nurburgring 24 Hours was ended by a technical problem
Photograph by: Purple Bull Content material Pool
Verstappen has already contested a number of races on the Nordschleife and made his debut within the 24-hour race this yr. Alongside his team-mates Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer, the Verstappen.com Racing Mercedes was even main for almost all of the race.
Nevertheless, a driveshaft problem within the closing hours introduced an finish to the group’s hopes of victory.
For now, Antonelli is anticipated to maintain his “full focus” on System 1, Lord emphasised. {The teenager} at present leads the drivers’ championship after taking three consecutive grand prix wins.
After the primary 4 races of the season, his lead over team-mate George Russell stands at 20 factors. Mercedes tops the constructors’ standings with 180 factors, having received all 4 races up to now this season.
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