Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Antonelli Penalized After Austrian GP Crash with Verstappen
Kimi Antonelli, a Formula 1 driver, made a mistake during a race in Austria.
He accidentally crashed into Max Verstappen, another driver.
Because of this crash, Antonelli will have to start the next race, the British Grand Prix, with three positions lower than he would have.
The crash happened when Antonelli's car's brakes locked up.
Both drivers had to stop racing because of the collision.
Verstappen said it was just an unfortunate accident and accepted Antonelli's apology.
Kimi Antonelli received a three-place grid penalty for the British Grand Prix.
The penalty was for a collision with Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Antonelli locked up his brakes, causing the collision in Turn 3.
The stewards determined Antonelli was fully at fault for the incident.
Verstappen accepted Antonelli's apology after the race.
- Who
- Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.
- What
- Kimi Antonelli was penalized for a collision with Max Verstappen.
- When
- June 29, 2025 at the Austrian Grand Prix, and the penalty was announced on June 30, 2025.
- Where
- The Austrian Grand Prix and the upcoming British Grand Prix.
- Why
- Antonelli was penalized because he caused a collision with Verstappen.
Kimi Antonelli
Max Verstappen
Responsibility for the Collision
Kimi Antonelli
Acknowledged fault, apologized for the crash.
Max Verstappen
Accepted Antonelli's apology, stating mistakes happen in racing.
- Driver Penalized
- Kimi Antonelli
- Penalty
- Three-place grid penalty
- Race Affected
- British Grand Prix
- Incident
- Collision with Max Verstappen
- Location of Collision
- Turn 3, Austrian Grand Prix
- Result of Incident
- Both drivers out of race
- Additional Penalty
- Two penalty points on license