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Antonelli calls Dutch GP weekend a 'wake-up call'

Kimi Antonelli said the Dutch Grand Prix weekend was a 'wake-up call' in the title fight after admitting mistakes at Zandvoort. The championship leader also said he is not feeling extra pressure despite a difficult weekend.

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August 23, 2026
Antonelli calls Dutch GP weekend a 'wake-up call'

Antonelli described the Dutch Grand Prix weekend as a "wake-up call" and acknowledged that he has made mistakes at Zandvoort. PlanetF1 reported that he said this in the context of the Formula 1 championship battle, while also insisting he is not feeling extra pressure.

Motorsport.com reported that Antonelli's weekend was disrupted in sprint qualifying when an off-track excursion damaged his car, leaving him fourth in the sprint race. The same report said he later qualified third for the main grand prix and felt he should have been on pole.

Across the reports, the weekend was presented as a frustrating one for the championship leader, with Antonelli accepting errors on his side while reflecting on their impact during the Dutch GP.

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