US EditionKimi Antonelli Says Sorry to Ferrari for Charles Leclerc Crash at Dutch Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli's inside overtake attempt at a wet Turn 3 caused a collision that led to both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton retiring, marking Ferrari's first double DNF in over a year.
- At Circuit Zandvoort, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari driver, retired when his car spun into the Turn 3 barrier on lap 53 of 72 during the race on August 30, 2025.
- After pitting for soft tyres, Mercedes Formula 1 rookie Kimi Antonelli attempted an inside pass as Charles Leclerc rejoined on fresh tyres, prompting a collision stewards judged caused by Antonelli.
- Race stewards penalised Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes rookie, with a 10-second penalty for causing the collision and a further five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane, while Antonelli apologised and said he will `think twice` before repeating the move.
- The result left Ferrari scoreless after Charles Leclerc's retirement at Zandvoort, marking the team's first double DNF in over a year on a challenging race day.
- The outcome reshuffled championship dynamics as Andrea Kimi Antonelli remains tied with Alex Albon, Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris, and Isack Hadjar targets his first podium.
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