Kimi Antonelli avoids penalty despite track limits violations at Singapore GP

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Kimi Antonelli avoids penalty despite track limits violations at Singapore GP
Summary

During the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli committed what appeared to be four track limits violations but did not receive a penalty. This decision confused some observers, considering that a typical five-second penalty would not have altered his finish, as he secured third place ahead of Lando Norris by 15.9 seconds. The fourth violation raised questions post-race, but the stewards ultimately opted against penalizing him. Further clarification on the reasoning for this decision may be forthcoming from F1 officials.

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  • •Kimi Antonelli finished third in the Singapore GP.
  • •He reportedly committed four track limits violations.
  • •Stewards decided against imposing a penalty.
  • •Antonelli was 15.9 seconds ahead of fourth-placed Lando Norris.
  • •Post-race reactions highlighted the decision's puzzling nature.
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Kimi Antonelli committed what appeared to be four track limits violations during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix but avoided a penalty. This left many onlookers puzzled post-race, although the usual five-second penalty would not have changed the result: Antonelli finished third, 15.9 seconds ahead of fourth-placed Lando Norris. An immediate post-race assumption was that his fourth ...Keep reading

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