“I blocked the brake”, “idiots”. Sparks between Verstappen and Antonelli at the Austria GP

The race of Max Verstappen e Some Antonelli at the Austria Grand Prix. In addition, The young pilot of Mercedes. Moreover, who took the ninth box, was the protagonist of the most classic of the Strike, totally wrong the braking in curve 4 and fully taking the world champion.

Bitterness And disappointment for the young Italian pilot, back to maturity at school and by an encouraging podium in Canada. Similarly, But also and above all for Verstappen, which sees the ambitions of the world title fighter, fading more and more. Consequently, Yet the Dutch starts well, going from Sesto on the grid to fifth thanks to an excellent shot. Moreover, Then an instant before being hit by Antonelli. Furthermore, it is located in the center of the track, at low speed due to traffic. However, When Kimi begins the curve. Therefore, braking, the “i blocked brake”, “idiots”. sparks tires do not adhere well to the asphalt and the steering makes an unnatural movement. Consequently, There Mercedesout of control, hit the Red Bull in full.

Antonelli Verstappen: Here’s the incident #F1 #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/hWuRLjZoxP

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A clear mistake by Antonelli, who admits the responsibility of the incident by radio: “I blocked the brake”. Much hottest the four -time radio team of Formula 1 world champion:“I’m out. I was hit as a crazy. Fucking idiots!”. At that moment, moreover, Verstappen was not yet clear who had taken it in full. The two pilots end up off the track. The race direction immediately enters the Safety Car and the cranes to remove the two cars from the track. Both descend from the respective single -seater. Verstappen first greets the fans “i blocked brake”, “idiots”. sparks and then heads towards Antonelli (visibly desolate and disappointed), asking him what happened. The eighteen -year -old from Bolognese provides his version of the facts to the Dutchman, convincing him of his goodfede.

Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli after the accident pic.twitter.com/WGEnBF55o1

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At that point the world champion takes off his helmet, nods and gives him a pat on the shoulder, peacefully understanding what happened. In short, it ends in the best way, what seemed the prelude to a very hard out of track clash. But even on these occasions you can see the great champions.

Convened towards the race. the Italian pilot has been imposed Three penalties On the grid on the departure departure of the next race (Gram Britain GP) and the reduction of two driving license points. “It was clearly my mistake. I had “i blocked brake”, “idiots”. sparks to avoid the collision with Lawson. I didn’t necessarily brake too late but I blocked and the disaster happened. Additionally, I’m sorry for the team and for Max that had nothing to do with it.“Antonelli explained.

“Excuses accepted. I have no problems with Kimi, indeed I go very well with him. Nobody does these things on purpose. This zero does not change anything in the title race. my chances were already very reduced before. I don’t think about it ” Verstappen replied. In short, it ends in the best way, what seemed the prelude to a very hard out of track clash. But even on these occasions you can see the great champions.