Kimi Antonelli hit the barriers hard on the exit of Turn 2 at Albert Park.
Despite a frightening crash in final practice, Kimi Antonelli remarkably competed in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.
Taking too much kerb, his car pivoted and collided hard with the outside barrier at Melbourne’s Albert Park.
Suffering massive damage, Mercedes quickly repaired the W17 upon its return to the pit lane.
Initially thought to be too severe, the mechanics miraculously fixed the car during a red-flag period.
Antonelli, with the help of his team, secured a spot in Q2, finishing sixth fastest.
Amidst celebrations, he now faces scrutiny for a pit-lane violation during qualifying.
