Kimi Antonelli will be investigated by the stewards after FP3 at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix for driving erratically in Turn 2. Antonelli had a difficult final run in FP3. As he was on course for a final flying lap ahead of qualifying, he encountered traffic on both of his attempts. The first came into Turn 1, where Lance Stroll was ahead of the championship leader. He then held up the Canadian into Turn 2 in response to the Aston Martin driver. He said over the team radio: "Oh my god, Stroll, as always!"
The two drivers will have to appear in front of the stewards at 14:00 local time (13:00 GMT). Meanwhile, Stroll was also fined €600 for speeding in the pit lane. He exceeded the limit by 5.9 km/h.
Audi's
Nico Hulkenberg and Ferrari’s
Charles Leclerc will also be investigated for an impeding incident in Turn 5 during the session. The Monegasque driver, who allegedly held up the German, will have to go to the stewards' office at 14:20 local time (14:20 GMT). Recap everything that happened in FP3
here!
Antonelli handed a reprimand
The championship leader was handed a
reprimand by the stewards at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. The stewards' report wrote:
"Car 12 was impacted by Car 18 when approaching turn 1. After passing Car 18 the driver of Car 12 applied the brakes in front of Car 18 and prevented the latter from passing. This is deemed driving in an erratic manner. The driver admitted during the hearing that he acted out of frustration and apologized for his action."