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Shayne Hope

Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid

Kimi Antonelli praised Mercedes' mechanics after qualifying second for the Australian GP. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Rising Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli has his mechanics and rival Max Verstappen to thank after he qualified second for the Australian Grand Prix behind teammate George Russell.

Red Bull superstar Verstappen's crash early in qualifying caused a red flag, giving Mercedes' mechanics just enough time to fix Antonelli's car and send him out.

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