Antonelli rues mistake in Dutch sprint qualifying

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Kimi Antonelli expressed regret over a mistake made during the sprint qualifying session at the Dutch Grand Prix, which resulted in damage to his car's floor. This error caused him to qualify fifth, trailing behind teammate George Russell, who took pole position. Antonelli's mistake occurred at Turn 13, where he lost control and went through the gravel, leading to a significant loss of downforce that affected his performance in the session.

Despite the damage, Mercedes' mechanics managed to repair the car for the subsequent sessions. Wolff confirmed the loss of downforce and noted the competitive nature of the qualifying rounds, emphasizing how small mistakes can have substantial impacts on performance. Antonelli remains cautious about his chances in the upcoming sprint race.

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