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Helmut Marko fires Kimi Antonelli accusation after late mistake
Helmut Marko accused Kimi Antonelli of letting Lando Norris pass in the closing stages of the Qatar Grand Prix, affecting the title challenge. Antonelli held off Norris until a mistake on Lap 56 allowed the McLaren driver to overtake for fourth place. This strategic pass gave Norris a 12-point lead over Verstappen instead of 10, tightening the championship race. Marko and Verstappen’s engineer both noted suspicions about Antonelli’s actions during the race. Despite the controversy, Marko praised Verstappen for his 70th grand prix victory and strategic race performance. In looking ahead to the 2025 F1 drivers’ championship, the competition remains fierce among top contenders like Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri.
