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Former manager sues F1 points leader Kimi Antonelli
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Crash.net
Kimi Antonelli is being sued for millions by former manager Giovanni Minardi for 'compensation that was never paid' after the Mercedes driver made his Formula 1 debut.
Antonelli was a Mercedes junior from 2018 © XPB ImagesAt this point, Antonelli ceased to be part of Minardi and was then represented by Mercedes boss Wolff.
Speaking to Adnkronos, Minardi's lawyer, Mattia Grassani, said: "Giovanni Minardi suffered enormously over what happened and turned to ordinary justice because it was the only option left.
It pits Giovanni Minardi and Kimi Antonelli against their parents, alleging breach of the management contract awarded to the minor Kimi and his parents several years ago.
Antonelli on the podium in Hungary © XPB ImagesArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENT"When the driver moved to Mercedes, the Antonelli team deemed the conditions no longer met to continue.