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Kimi Antonelli's Nordschleife Dreams Crushed by Mercedes F1 Focus

Kimi Antonelli's Nordschleife Dreams Crushed by Mercedes F1 Focus

Hassan
Hassan
Published: May 18, 2026

Antonelli has been toying with the idea of racing on the Nordschleife, but his employer Mercedes has issued a clear ban – at least for the time being

Key Points:

  • **Kimi Antonelli** expressed a strong desire to obtain a **Nordschleife** permit by year-end.
  • **Mercedes**' deputy team principal, **Bradley Lord**, confirmed the team has banned him from doing so.
  • The team insists **Antonelli** must maintain