FIA Slaps Kimi Antonelli With Official Warning After ‘Messy’ Canadian GP Qualifying
Kimi Antonelli received an official warning from the FIA following a chaotic qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix. The 19-year-old driver was penalized for a severe traffic violation, which involved driving unnecessarily slowly on the track. This incident affected his performance and ultimately cost him the chance to secure pole position.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli described his qualifying session as 'messy' and struggled with cold tires during a crucial push lap.
- ▪The FIA investigated Antonelli for breaching a maximum lap time limit, which is enforced to prevent dangerous traffic jams.
- ▪The stewards determined that Antonelli did not allow any cars to pass and was driving too slowly, leading to his penalty.
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