Summary
Car 12 (Kimi Antonelli) received a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Car 6 (Isack Hadjar) at Turn 6 during the Sprint session.
Explanation
During the Sprint session, Kimi Antonelli (Car 12) collided with Isack Hadjar (Car 6) at Turn 6 on Lap 1. Video evidence showed that Hadjar had achieved front axle overlap ahead of Antonelli before the apex, earning the right to racing room. Antonelli locked a rear wheel, understeered, and made contact with Hadjar, forcing him off-track. The Stewards ruled Antonelli wholly to blame under Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2d (failure to leave sufficient room when defending position) and imposed a 10-second time penalty.
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Referenced regulations
FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 2d
d) Causing a collision, repetition of serious mistakes or the appearance of a lack of control over the car (such as leaving the track) will be reported to the Stewards and may entail the imposition of penalties up to and including the disqualification of any driver concerned.
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