The pilot of Italy Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) Receive one penalty of three positions at the next grill start After colliding Max verstappen (Red Bull) This Sunday at the first Austria Grand Prix of F1.
Seconds after exit, Italy’s rookie stopped late to curve 3, blocking the wheels and making a twistAnd it was inevitable to collide the car of a four -time champion in the world. The Dutch, who was forced to retire, like Italian, lost a significant amount of career points for the title. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, added 25 and 18 points to finish first and second. Versstappen is now 46 and 61 points of English and Australia, respectively.
Antonelli, who was competing in his first time at F1, recognized his mistake before the press and apologized. “I wasn’t overwhelmed by the latter, but it was strong because I was behind the other cars. At that time, I blocked the back and couldn’t stop the car, so it accelerated and the accident was inevitable, “explained the 18 -Year -old pilot.
“This is a serious mistake. I apologize for the team and max, of course”he added. The punishment against Italian will be applied to his next career, next week to Great Britain GP In silverstone.
Source: La Verdad
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