Antonelli crashes out of qualifying

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli will face a difficult challenge at the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a significant setback during the qualifying session. The driver was unable to complete the opening phase of the session following a crash.

The incident occurred during the first part of qualifying, effectively ending Antonelli's participation in the session prematurely. As a result of the crash, he was unable to set a competitive lap time.

Due to the early exit, Antonelli is now slated to start the race from deep in the field. This positioning places the championship leader at a disadvantage for the start of the Grand Prix.

The team will now focus on assessing the damage to the vehicle and preparing for the race day conditions. Antonelli will be required to navigate through the pack from his rear-grid position to contend for points in the Azerbaijan event.