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Kimi Antonelli Crashes in Azerbaijan GP Qualifying
Kimi Antonelli says he made a costly qualifying error in Azerbaijan GP after crashing into wall.
In brief
Kimi Antonelli says he made a costly qualifying error in Azerbaijan GP after crashing into wall. Kimi Antonelli admitted a 'very unnecessary' qualifying error that dropped him to 16th in Azerbaijan GP after a strong season. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Kimi Antonelli's Qualifying Error
Kimi Antonelli crashed into wall during Azerbaijan GP qualifying.
“Very unnecessary”
World Champion's Lead
Antonelli leads F1 standings with 81 points.
Mercedes Strong in Baku
Mercedes showed strong pace at Azerbaijan GP circuit.
George Russell's Pole Position
George Russell beat Charles Leclerc to pole by 0.8 seconds.
Antonelli's Qualifying Mistake
Antonelli touched wall at first corner during qualifying.
“Yeah, for sure. The grip was coming up very quickly lap by lap.”
Kimi's Reaction
Antonelli called mistake 'very unnecessary' and said he's very mad.
“So, mistake from my side. Very unnecessary.”
Jacques Villeneuve's View
Villeneuve called Antonelli's mistake 'incredible' and noted his team-mate's strength.
“An incredible mistake and he does it on a weekend where his team-mate is in a league of his own.”
Jamie Chadwick's Analysis
Chadwick compared Antonelli to his inconsistent 2020 F1 debut.
“It's uncharacteristic, it's kind of the way we see Kimi drive a lot of the time is that there's one gear.”
Russell on Antonelli's Threat
Russell said Antonelli could challenge for win despite qualifying error.
“He started 19th in Monza and now he's in 16th, so he should be leading by a few laps earlier this time.”
The bottom line
Kimi Antonelli admitted a 'very unnecessary' qualifying error that dropped him to 16th in Azerbaijan GP after a strong season.
