Mercedes may use Antonelli for Italian GP engine penalty

Mercedes is evaluating the possibility of taking Formula 1 grid penalties for engine changes over the second half of the season, which could see Kimi Antonelli hit with a drop for his home race at Monza. The F1 championship leader is already at the limit of his used internal combustion engines, exhaust sets, energy stores, and control electronics, with only one additional turbocharger remaining in his allocation. xsportfeed.life

The team is strategizing how to manage their engine components throughout the remainder of the season while maintaining competitiveness. Antonelli, who would be making his home race debut if he takes the penalty, could be sacrificed to allow the championship leader to use fresh power units for critical upcoming races.