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Kimi Antonelli will have a three-place grid penalty for his next F1 race as punishment for taking Max Verstappen out of the Austrian GP
Mercedes Formula 1 rookie Kimi Antonelli received a three-place grid penalty for the British Grand Prix due to causing a collision with Max Verstappen in the Austrian GP. The incident occurred at Turn 3 hairpin when Antonelli locked up while taking evasive action, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.
The stewards acknowledged that the incident was not intentional but held Antonelli fully responsible, imposing the grid penalty and two penalty points on his F1 record. Antonelli explained that the loss of control was a result of locking his rear brakes, causing him to collide with Verstappen.
Antonelli expressed regret and promptly apologized to Verstappen, aiming to discuss the incident further in the paddock. Verstappen showed understanding towards the rookie’s mistake, acknowledging that such errors happen in drivers’ careers and expressing confidence in Antonelli’s talent and ability to learn.
Verstappen’s initial frustration with the situation eased as he recognized Antonelli’s potential for growth and improvement from the experience, emphasizing that mistakes are a part of every driver’s journey in Formula 1.
