Formula 1: Kimi Antonelli Takes Out Max Verstappen On Opening Lap Of Austrian Grand Prix; Video

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen suffered a shocking early exit from the Austrian Grand Prix after being hit by rookie Kimi Antonelli on the very first lap of the race.

The dramatic incident occurred as drivers charged uphill toward Turn 3 at the Red Bull Ring. Antonelli, who had started in ninth position, appeared to misjudge his braking point while trying to avoid cars ahead. His Mercedes locked up, and he went straight into the back of Verstappen’s Red Bull at the apex of the corner.

Both cars were badly damaged and retired immediately. The crash brought out the safety car just minutes into the race. A furious Verstappen made his frustration clear over team radio, saying, “I’m out. I got hit like crazy. F****** idiots.”

The crash is a major blow to Verstappen’s chances of winning a fifth consecutive world championship. He came into the race already trailing Oscar Piastri by 43 points in the standings. With this DNF (Did Not Finish), the gap is expected to grow even further.

Antonelli, one of the most talked-about newcomers this season, will likely face scrutiny for the misjudged move that ended both his and Verstappen's races so early. With the championship fight heating up, Verstappen now faces an uphill battle to regain lost ground in the remaining races of the season.

Formula 1: Yuki Tsunoda Shares Funny Moment After Mistaking Brad Pitt For A Fan

Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda recently shared a funny story which involved F1: The Movie star Brad Pitt. While leaving a hotel in New York City, Tsunoda ran into Pitt but later admitted that he didn’t recognise Pitt at first and thought he was just another fan trying to meet the drivers.

"When I was exiting the hotel, someone said, 'Yuki, Yuki,' from behind. Yeah, I thought he was a random fan. And when I looked behind, it was Brad Pitt. And yeah, he just came to me and said 'hi'. So he's a really fun guy. Very nice guy," said Tsunoda.

The movie, which features real F1 action and includes several actual drivers, was being filmed during real Grand Prix weekends. So, Tsunoda and other drivers had the chance to appear in scenes, interact with actors, and get a taste of Hollywood.

This story has become a fan favorite online, showing Tsunoda’s humble and humorous personality. Even though he races with some of the best in the world, he’s not afraid to admit he didn’t recognize Brad Pitt right away.

The moment was a fun mix of racing and celebrity culture and a reminder that sometimes, even F1 drivers can get caught off guard by a superstar.