'I feel a bit empty' – Antonelli on late Barcelona retirement

Kimi Antonelli faced heartbreak at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after a late mechanical failure forced him to retire just laps from the finish. The Mercedes driver had been running in a strong second position and had successfully overtaken his teammate George Russell before his car stopped on track. Antonelli admitted to feeling empty, as the retirement ended his impressive five-race winning streak. Despite the disappointment, Antonelli maintained a positive outlook, praising the pace of his car and expressing genuine happiness for teammate Lewis Hamilton’s first win with Ferrari. Looking ahead, the young driver plans to take a week of rest before returning to compete in the Austrian Grand Prix, determined to bounce back and regain his best form.