Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth on the road in a frenetic Azerbaijan GP qualifying but faced a stewards’ investigation for allegedly overtaking when it was not permitted during the session. The panel issued a statement on the matter on Saturday, adding another layer of intrigue to an already chaotic afternoon marked by six red flags and shifting weather.
High stakes amid chaos
With repeated stoppages and a rapidly evolving track, queueing protocols and on-track etiquette came under intense scrutiny. Any infraction could have significant consequences for the final grid, given how tight the margins were throughout the field.
What we know
The stewards reviewed the circumstances and released their decision following the session. In a qualifying defined by fine-print calls and razor-thin gaps, the outcome of Antonelli’s case was an important piece of the puzzle heading into race day.
Regardless of the off-track proceedings, Antonelli’s raw pace in the most challenging conditions of the year was one of the standout storylines in Baku.
