The FIA handed Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli a three-place grid penalty for his collision with Red Bull's Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen's remarkable run of scoring points in 31 consecutive Formula 1 races came to an unexpected end at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix following a collision with rookie driver Kimi Antonelli. The crash symbolised the collision between a dominant champion's legacy and a rookie's struggle for credibility.

Kimi Antonelli Apologizes to Max Verstappen After Colliding at Austrian GP originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kimi Antonelli has apologized to Max Verstappen after a dramatic opening-lap collision at the Austrian Grand Prix ended Verstappen’s race.