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Antonelli reflects on 'worst weekend' after Baku qualifying crash and fifth-place recovery

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Kimi Antonelli George Russell

Kimi Antonelli called his Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend his worst of the season after a qualifying crash left him 16th; he recovered to fifth, admitting he drove without confidence. He aims to improve in Malaysia.

Kimi Antonelli George Russell Mercedes

How the sources differ

The Race frames it as a key test Antonelli passed, while ESPN highlights Russell's warning. Sky Sports and Motorsport.com focus on his 'grandmother' driving quote. Autosport details the qualifying crash. Racer and Formula1.com cover his lessons learned. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most comprehensive coverage, including the qualifying crash context, his recovery drive, and his own quotes, with an image and no paywall.

Coverage

Antonelli passed a key test Piastri had failed

The Race ·

Russell warns Antonelli: 'Pressure is on you'

ESPN F1 ·

Antonelli learns lessons in 'worst weekend by far'

Racer ·

'I was driving like my grandma' - Antonelli admits to lack of confidence

Sky Sports F1 ·

Kimi Antonelli: I was "driving like my grandmother" in Baku F1 race

Recommended Motorsport.com ·

Antonelli vows to learn from ‘worst weekend of the season’

Formula1.com ·

Antonelli 'comes back to earth' with qualifying crash

BBC Sport F1 ·

Antonelli angry at "unnecessary" Azerbaijan GP qualifying crash

Autosport ·

Antonelli slams ‘very stupid’ mistake in Baku qualifying

F1i ·

On social

[Motorsport Italia] Antonelli 5th: "The worst weekend of the year, I drove at 85%. I'll try to restore order in Malaysia."

r/formula1 ·

[Motorsport Italia] Antonelli: "It was a stupid and unnecessary mistake. But it helps me come back to earth and stay true to myself."

r/formula1 ·