P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kimi Antonelli has outlined what caused him to collide with Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen on the opening lap of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli explained that not adjusting the brake settings on his Mercedes led to the collision with Max Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring during the Austrian Grand Prix. This resulted in their early retirement on the first lap of the race after Antonelli made contact with Liam Lawson and subsequently with Verstappen, causing terminal damage to both cars. Antonelli admitted that he should have changed the brake setting on his W16 to avoid locking up into Turn 3, which ultimately caused the incident. He mentioned that had he adjusted the setting, the accident could have been prevented, emphasizing that it was a valuable lesson for him. Reflecting on the incident, Antonelli expressed regret for not making the necessary adjustment, acknowledging it as his first mistake during a race start.
