Antonelli says SQ1 gravel excursion hurt Zandvoort Sprint Qualifying result
Kimi Antonelli said an off-track moment in SQ1 at Zandvoort damaged his Mercedes and affected the rest of Sprint Qualifying. He ended the session fifth after reporting a notable loss of downforce.
Kimi Antonelli finished Friday's Sprint Qualifying at Zandvoort in fifth after an off-track moment in SQ1. The Mercedes driver said the error compromised his session and left him reflecting on what might have been.
Reports said the incident came at Turn 13, where Antonelli ran through the gravel after a snap of oversteer at the penultimate corner. He said the car suffered damage, including holes in the floor, and estimated the effect at about 25 points of downforce.
Antonelli explained that the loss hurt him significantly for the remainder of the session. One report also noted he had been quicker than team-mate George Russell before the mistake.
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