Antonelli admits mistake after Azerbaijan qualifying crash
Kimi Antonelli crashed his Mercedes during Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying on Friday, leaving him 16th on the grid.
Driver expresses anger over error
Antonelli stated he was very mad about making an unnecessary mistake that ended his chance for a top start. He described the incident as stupid and said it was a good way to come back to earth. The Italian driver noted he misjudged grip levels compared to the first lap of qualifying.
Russell takes pole position
Team-mate George Russell took pole position after exhibiting strong pace throughout the session. Antonelli had been running away with the championship standings before this race weekend began. The Mercedes driver will start Saturday's race from 16th on the grid.
2 outlets, different leads
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Sky Sports
'I'm very mad about it' - Antonelli admits to 'unnecessary mistake'
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BBC News
Antonelli 'comes back to earth' with qualifying crash
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