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Antonelli avoids penalty after stewards’ assessment
The Mercedes driver’s move appeared sanctionable, but the stewards considered the full circumstances and the advantage actually gained.
12 October 2026 1 min read 13 views
Kimi Antonelli avoided a penalty after an incident was reviewed by the stewards during the race. The move appeared to fall within situations that are usually sanctioned, but the assessment considered the complete sequence and the advantage gained.
The stewards found there was not enough evidence to establish a complete infringement or a lasting benefit for the driver. No sporting sanction was therefore imposed, underlining how decisive context can be in Formula 1 decisions.