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Mercedes F1 star Kimi Antonelli in car crash ahead of Bahrain testing
Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli was involved in a road accident before pre-season testing in Bahrain but emerged unharmed, with Mercedes confirming the incident.
The crash occurred near his new home in San Marino over the weekend, where Antonelli’s Mercedes AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ “Motorsport Collectors Edition” collided with a traffic light pole and a guardrail.
Despite the car sustaining damage and the crash extending 144 meters, Antonelli escaped unharmed, and his participation in pre-season testing is expected to proceed as planned.
The civil police confirmed the details of the crash but did not disclose the occupants’ identities, noting that the driver lost control of the high-performance vehicle in the late-night incident.
Mercedes issued a statement acknowledging the accident and the safety of Antonelli, reassuring that his well-being was paramount in the aftermath of the crash.
