Charles Leclerc on Kimi Antonelli Crash: 'Too Much' Aggression Led to Dutch GP DNF

Charles Leclerc described Kimi Antonelli's move that caused his Dutch Grand Prix retirement as "too much" aggression. This incident highlighted a disappointing day for Ferrari, allowing Mercedes to close the gap in the Constructors' Championship.Why it matters:The collision led to Leclerc's DNF and contributed to a challenging race for Ferrari, impacting their fight for P2 against Mercedes. It underscores the high-pressure environment for drivers pushing limits.The incident:On Lap 33, Antonelli aggressively lunged inside Leclerc at Turn 3, pushing the Ferrari into the wall and ending Leclerc's race. Antonelli quickly accepted responsibility.Leclerc's assessment:Leclerc understood the need for aggression at Zandvoort but felt Antonelli's action was "a bit too much." He called it "a mistake from Kimi," clarifying it wasn't exclusively a "rookie mistake" as such errors can happen to anyone.Antonelli's response:Kimi Antonelli fully admitted fault for the collision, which resulted in a 10-second penalty. He expressed disappointment, saying the promising race was "on me" and apologized to Leclerc and the team.Championship impact:Ferrari endured a challenging day with Leclerc's DNF and other issues for Carlos Sainz. Mercedes' George Russell secured fourth, narrowing the Constructors' gap to Ferrari to just 12 points.