Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli was unharmed following a car crash near his home in San Marino on Saturday. His Mercedes team confirmed that the Italian racer was the sole occupant involved and that no other vehicles were part of the incident.
Details of the Crash and Official Response
According to Mercedes, Antonelli himself contacted the police, who arrived at the scene to investigate the single-car accident. Although the vehicle sustained damage, the driver escaped without injury.
Local sports publication La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that the Mercedes supercar collided with a retaining wall along the San Marino Superstrada in Italy. Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the collision.
Context and Upcoming Events
The incident occurred while Antonelli and his team prepare for pre-season testing scheduled to continue on Wednesday in Bahrain. As investigations proceed, the focus remains on the driver’s safety and readiness for the forthcoming racing season.
