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F1 star facing FIA demotion at British Grand Prix
At the British Grand Prix, a Mercedes F1 star received a grid demotion due to a penalty confirmed by the FIA from the previous race in Austria. The collision on the opening lap between Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen led to a standstill on the track, causing significant damage to both cars. Antonelli was handed a three-place grid penalty for the upcoming British GP despite the unintentional nature of the crash. Verstappen’s championship hopes were further dampened by the incident in Austria, leaving him trailing 61 points behind the leader. Despite the setback, Verstappen remained composed, acknowledging the unpredictability of racing and the camaraderie among drivers.
