Kimi Antonelli spotted at Wimbledon after British GP setback

The young Italian still holds a 25-point lead over his teammate, but Sunday's race dealt a significant blow to his championship campaign. What looked set to be another race under his control unravelled after a front-left wheel shield failure forced him to slow down, with a subsequent penalty ultimately dropping him out of the points.

The 25 potential points lost at Silverstone come on top of the 18 he missed out on in Barcelona after a late-race retirement, allowing Russell and both Ferrari drivers to close the gap considerably as Formula 1 heads towards the summer break.

The Italian, however, did not let the disappointment get to him, instead enjoying a day at Wimbledon, one of the most prestigious events on the tennis calendar. With the tournament just a short distance from Silverstone and Formula 1 now entering a one-week break after its double-header, Antonelli took the opportunity to unwind before the next round at Spa.

Speaking after the race, Antonelli explained that a front-left wheel shield failure left his car with a severe loss of downforce, making it extremely difficult to drive. He suggested the damage may have extended beyond the wheel shield itself, with the team set to investigate further, and admitted it was particularly frustrating because he believed victory had been within reach before the issue struck.

Despite the disappointment, the Italian took positives from his performance, saying the weekend demonstrated both his mindset and the potential of the package when everything comes together. He revealed he continued pushing to salvage even a single point despite the damage, only for the late Safety Car to end those hopes. Antonelli also accepted the penalty he received, acknowledging it was a consequence of the regulations even though the car had become almost impossible to control.

Although the result cost him valuable points, the championship leader insisted the momentum built throughout the weekend remains intact after showing race-winning pace. Rather than discouraging him, the setback has only strengthened his determination to come back even stronger at Spa.