Kimi Antonelli aborts fastest lap during Austrian GP qualifying
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Kimi Antonelli aborted his fastest lap during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix on June 27, 2026. The session became chaotic after Max Verstappen crashed at Turn 9 while on a final push lap. Antonelli, who was also attempting to improve his time, mistakenly interpreted the waved yellow flags as a signal for double waved yellows, causing him to back off. This situation unfolded amid significant pressure as the championship leader aimed to secure a strong starting position.
- •Max Verstappen crashed at Turn 9 during the qualifying session.
- •Antonelli misinterpreted yellow flags for double waved yellows.
- •The Austrian Grand Prix qualifying took place on June 27, 2026.
- •Antonelli is the current championship leader.
- •Qualification session ended in disarray due to the crash.
- 5:35 PMAutosport — Why Antonelli aborted his fastest lap in Austrian GP qualifying
- 5:34 PMMotorsport.com — 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. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was also on a push lap, trying to improve on his previous time, and misinterpreted the waved yellow flags at the scene for double waved yellows. Within the rulebook, the distinction between single and double waved ...Keep reading
"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. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was also on a push lap, trying to improve on his previous time, and misinterpreted the waved yellow flags at the scene for double waved yellows. Within the rulebook, the distinction between single and double waved ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 27, 2026, 5:35 PMWhy 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. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was also on a push lap, trying to improve on his previous time, and misinterpreted the waved yellow flags at the scene for double waved yellows. Within the rulebook, the distinction between single and double waved ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 27, 2026, 5:34 PMWhy 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. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was also on a push lap, trying to improve on his previous time, and misinterpreted the waved yellow flags at the scene for double waved yellows. Within the rulebook, the distinction between single and double waved ...Keep reading
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