The Italian pilot Some Antonelli (Mercedes) received one penalty of three positions on the next starting grill After colliding with Max Verstappen (Red Bull) This Sunday during the first round of the Austria Grand Prix of F1.
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Seconds after exit, The Italian rookie stopped too late in curve 3, blocking the wheels and making a spinand could not avoid collision with the car of the four times world champion. The Dutch, who was forced to retire, like the Italian, lost a significant amount of points in the race for the title. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, added 25 and 18 points to finish first and second. Verstappen is now 46 and 61 points of English and the Australian, respectively.
Antonelli, who competes in his first season in F1, recognized his mistake before the press and apologized. “I didn't stop too late, but strongly because I was behind the other cars. At that time, I blocked the back and I could not stop the car, so it accelerated and the accident was inevitable, “explained the 18 -year -old pilot.
“It's a serious mistake. I'm very sorry for the team and Max, of course”he added. The sanction against Italian will be applied in his next race, next Sunday in the Great Britain GP No silverstone.
