Andrea Kimi Antonelli is having a difficult start to his F1 Dutch Grand Prix weekend. The Mercedes rookie caused a red flag during an early practice session after crashing his car.
Why it matters
This incident marks an early setback for the highly anticipated rookie, especially after returning from the summer break. It also highlights the unforgiving nature of the Zandvoort circuit.
The details
- Less than 15 minutes into the session, Antonelli found himself in trouble.
- On the double right-hander at the end of the second sector, the young Italian experienced understeer.
- As the car's speed reduced, Antonelli couldn't steer out of danger, and his Mercedes was beached in the gravel.
- The incident brought out a red flag, halting the session.
What's next
The session has since resumed. Antonelli will be looking to bounce back from this early mishap as the weekend progresses.