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Red Bull released a statement following comments made by both Gianpiero Lambiase and Helmut Marko against Kimi Antonelli.
Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta has expressed appreciation for Red Bull’s statement supporting Kimi Antonelli, as the young driver faced severe online abuse and threats after a mistake in the Qatar GP. The incident allowed Lando Norris to overtake him and secure crucial points, potentially impacting the outcome of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Red Bull denied claims that Antonelli let Norris past intentionally, acknowledging that a mistake was made and regretting the subsequent abuse. Resta welcomed Red Bull’s statement and emphasized the team’s commitment to address online abuse seriously, working on creating a safe fan interaction platform. The focus remains on maximizing performance in Abu Dhabi to secure a successful finish and achieve their objective of securing P2 in the constructors’ classification.
