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FIA Clears Antonelli; Gasly Faces Potential Penalty

3/13/2026

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The FIA found no penalty for Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli after investigation into suspected impeding incident at Chinese Grand Prix.
Lando Norris said Antonelli blocked him on push lap, but Norris was on warm-up lap, not seeking fast time.
Consequently, the stewards found no case against Antonelli and he kept second for the sprint.
Pierre Gasly is under investigation for a potential impeding incident with Max Verstappen; penalties may follow.

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The FIA found no penalty for Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli after investigation into suspected impeding incident at Chinese Grand Prix.
Lando Norris said Antonelli blocked him on push lap, but Norris was on warm-up lap, not seeking fast time.
Consequently, the stewards found no case against Antonelli and he kept second for the sprint.
Pierre Gasly is under investigation for a potential impeding incident with Max Verstappen; penalties may follow.