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Antonelli avoids penalty: why the FIA said no
The young Italian came under scrutiny, but the case ended without a sanction. The full context of the move proved decisive.
12 October 2026 1 min read 2 views
Kimi Antonelli left the weekend without a penalty after an episode that, at first glance, looked likely to bring a sanction. The stewards instead assessed the move as a whole, taking into account the circumstances, timing and space left on track.
It is a major relief for the Bologna driver: in motorsport, incidents like this can affect not only a race result, but also the management of an entire weekend. The verdict underlines how much nuance still matters in Formula 1 sporting decisions.