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Why Kimi Antonelli aborted his fastest lap in Austrian GP qualifying

Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix ended in disarray after Max Verstappen crashed his Red Bull at the fast Turn 9 on his final push lap.

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Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix ended in disarray after Max Verstappen crashed his Red Bull at the fast Turn 9 on his final push lap.

Key takeaways

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  • What changed: Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix ended in disarray after Max Verstappen crashed his Red Bull at the fast Turn 9 on his final push lap.
  • Who it affects: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull Racing are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Andrea Kimi Antonelli or Red Bull Racing archive for more context.

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A result shaped by track position and execution.

Why it matters

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It can shift the competitive picture around the teams and drivers involved across the current F1 picture.

At a glance

Source
Motorsport.com
Drivers
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (2026 Driver Profile), Kimi Raikkonen (Bio & Records), Max Verstappen (Bio & Records)
Teams
Oracle Red Bull Racing (History & Technical Path)

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Source: Motorsport.com

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