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Kimi Antonelli refused paddock entry in Singapore until Verstappen stepped in
Original: 📰 «Sono un pilota di Formula 1», ma la sicurezza non gli crede: Kimi Antonelli resta fuori dal paddock. Lo salva Verstap
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli was stopped by security at the Singapore Grand Prix paddock despite insisting he was a Formula 1 driver, and was only let in after Max Verstappen intervened to vouch for him. Italian media are recounting the episode, which has drawn amusement and criticism of the security check at one of the season's marquee night races.
Why now: The amusing mix-up involving a rookie star and Verstappen's rescue happened at the high-profile Singapore Grand Prix and is circulating in Italian media.
Kimi AntonelliMax VerstappenFormula 1Singapore Grand PrixMercedes
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- 📰 «Sono un pilota di Formula 1», ma la sicurezza non gli crede: Kimi Antonelli resta fuori dal paddock. Lo salva Verstappen #️⃣ # SPORT # Formula1 # MaxVerstappen # Singapore # OpenOnline 🔗 https://www. open.online/2026/10/12/kimi-an tonelli-resta-fuori-paddock-singapore/… · openonline@social.thelab.uno
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