Kimi Antonelli revealed he "almost crashed" when a wide moment allowed Lando Norris to pass him during the Qatar race. This event triggered considerable controversy and led to strong reactions, including death threats directed at Antonelli.
Antonelli described the situation as intense, emphasizing how narrowly he avoided an accident during the maneuver.
Following the incident, Red Bull issued a statement that Antonelli called "clearly incorrect." He contested the accuracy of their account regarding the events on track.
“The statement given by Red Bull did not reflect what actually happened and was misleading.”
The tension surrounding this incident escalated quickly, with online abuse and threats highlighting the darker side of motorsport rivalries. Antonelli condemned these extreme responses.
Author’s Summary
Kimi Antonelli emphasized the near-crash moment with Norris in Qatar, rejecting Red Bull’s flawed version while condemning the hateful backlash he received.