BREAKING:Antonelli Kimi At Red Bull Hospital After Cr…Read more
BREAKING:Antonelli Kimi At Red Bull Hospital After Cr…Read more
Antonelli and Max Verstappen at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix:
On lap 1 at the Red Bull Ring, rookie Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli locked up entering Turn 3 and collided with Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, ending both drivers’ races immediately and triggering a safety car deployment .
Antonelli took full responsibility for the error, later apologizing directly to Verstappen . He has since received a three-place grid penalty and two penalty points for the upcoming British Grand Prix .
Verstappen’s retirement marked his first DNF this season, snapping a 31-race streak of scoring points . As a result, he now trails Oscar Piastri by 61 points and Lando Norris by 46 in the driver standings, putting a fifth world title at significant risk .
Christian Horner described the crash as an “unfortunate error” that marred Red Bull’s weekend, especially in a race where McLaren delivered a commanding 1‑2 finish and demonstrated superior tyre management .
Verstappen, cool-headed post-race, called it a racing incident and accepted Antonelli’s apology—though he must now contend with sizable championship pressure . The team’s performance woes have intensified, with speculation mounting about Verstappen’s future under pressure from rival teams such as Mercedes ().
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