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Max Verstappen has shared what he said to Kimi Antonelli after the 18-year-old forced them both into retirement at the third corner of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen explained the exchange with Kimi Antonelli following the collision at the Austrian Grand Prix on the first lap.
Antonelli, the young Italian driver, locked up, hitting Liam Lawson and then Verstappen, resulting in retirement for both Red Bull drivers.
Verstappen mentioned he inquired about the incident with Antonelli, acknowledging that mistakes happen in racing.
Antonelli took immediate responsibility and apologized, but the specific response from Verstappen remains unclear.
Antonelli faces visiting the stewards and a potential grid penalty at the upcoming British Grand Prix for his role in the crash.
Despite the incident, Verstappen recognized Antonelli’s talent and expressed confidence that the rookie would learn from his error.
