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Antonelli escapes a penalty: why the stewards cleared him
The Mercedes driver was investigated, but the FIA deemed the advantage gained in the incident insufficient.
12 October 2026 1 min read 6 views
Kimi Antonelli was investigated for a move that appeared certain to bring a penalty. The Mercedes driver had run beyond the track limits while battling an opponent, but the stewards decided that he had not gained a decisive advantage.
The subsequent sequence also influenced the ruling: Antonelli gave the position back, ensuring that the move did not alter the outcome of the exchange. Under FIA criteria, leaving the track does not automatically lead to a sanction if any advantage is cancelled out. The investigation therefore ended without a penalty.