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Kimi Antonelli Penalized with British GP Grid Drop for Verstappen Collision Drama

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June 30, 2025
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Kimi Antonelli Penalized with British GP Grid Drop for Verstappen Collision Drama

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 29, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli's car is seen being towed after crashing out during the race REUTERS/Gintare Karpaviciute

Young F1 Driver Slapped with Grid Penalty for Dramatic Crash with Verstappen

In a heart-stopping moment during the Austrian Grand Prix, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes rookie, found himself in hot water after a collision with Max Verstappen on the first lap of the race. The incident led to both cars being forced to retire from the competition, causing quite a stir in the Formula 1 community.

Antonelli, who took responsibility for the crash and expressed his regrets to his Red Bull counterpart, faced the consequences as race stewards deemed him solely at fault for the collision. The Italian driver was handed a three-place grid penalty for the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone, along with two penalty points on his racing license.

According to the stewards’ report, Antonelli acknowledged his mistake of locking up his rear brakes into Turn 3, which resulted in the unfortunate contact with Verstappen’s car. Despite his attempt to avoid a collision with another driver, Liam Lawson, by releasing the brakes momentarily, Antonelli’s evasive action caused him to lose grip and collide with Verstappen. The stewards concluded that no other external factors influenced the crash, holding Antonelli accountable for the incident.

Verstappen, known for his sportsmanship, showed understanding and compassion towards Antonelli, citing the young driver’s talent and the learning opportunity presented by such mistakes. The four-time world champion reassured Antonelli that errors on the track are common among drivers and expressed confidence in the rookie’s ability to grow from the experience.

The upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone is now set to witness an intensified rivalry between the two drivers, as Antonelli aims to make amends for his blunder and Verstappen eyes a triumphant comeback after the disappointing end in Austria.

The clash between Antonelli and Verstappen serves as a reminder of the high stakes and intense competition in Formula 1, where split-second decisions can make or break a race. As the drama unfolds on the track, fans can expect nothing short of adrenaline-pumping action at the British Grand Prix.

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