Antonelli sees 'different story', despite the Mercedes talent's early elimination

21:46, 02 Aug

Updated: 21:47, 02 Aug

byKada Sarkozi

Despite Kimi Antonelli looking forward to Mercedes reverting to the older version of his suspension, the young Italian got stuck in Q2 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

On the media day at the Hungaroring, a candid Antonelli explained he 'wasn't delivering'. The Italian driver however was not too discouraged with the result after he eventually finished in P15, and one of his laps was deleted in Q2.

"I think the confidence was there, because lap one in Q1 was good." He then explained the weather conditions made his life more difficult in the second session of the day.

"Then lap two in Q2 was wet, Sector 2, but then on the new tyre I had no grip. I don't know what happened already from Turn 1. I lost the rear completely and yes, it's a shame because definitely I had more confidence, but once again things didn't go my way."

Suspension change helps Antonelli feel lot more comfortable

"Definitely, it was a different story this weekend," the told GPblog among others about the suspension change, as Mercedes switched back from the newer version Russell achieved his only victory and Antonelli achieved his first ever podium back at the Canadian Grand Prix.

He then added: "Yeah, I mean, it's a bit of a shame that we didn't go earlier to the old suspension."

"Because definitely today, this weekend overall, I felt far more confident in the car than I was before. And just yes, it's a shame because I think today the result could have been much better," the Italian concluded.