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Mercedes pokes fun at Kimi Antonelli after Bahrain GP podium blunder

Mercedes took a lighthearted jab at Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen after his unexpected podium mix-up at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The race, held under wet conditions in Malaysia, saw Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secure his first win of the 2026 season, capitalizing on the chaotic track conditions.

Räikkönen, leading the championship, started third but ended up in second place, while seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton rounded out the podium in third. The podium shuffle provided a rare moment of levity for Mercedes, who have been locked in a tight battle with Ferrari throughout the season.

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