Isack Hadjar surprised by Kimi Antonelli incident in Chinese GP sprint

Isack Hadjar expressed his frustration at Kimi Antonelli for their collision during the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, leading to Red Bull driver’s missed opportunity for a points finish. Despite a positive start from 10th place, Hadjar’s race was ruined when Antonelli understeered into his car, causing damage that forced him off the track. This incident negated any advantage Hadjar might have had on the soft tires against those on mediums. Antonelli received a 10-second penalty for the collision but still managed to finish fifth after serving the penalty under the safety car. The stewards determined Antonelli was at fault for the collision and imposed the penalty. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff disagreed slightly with the penalty and criticized Hadjar for not accepting Antonelli’s apology. Wolff thought the penalty was a bit harsh but recognized the stewards’ difficult position in such cases. Overall, the collision caused disappointment for Hadjar and stirred up controversy within the F1 community.

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