Fact Car 1 unnecessarily impeding cars exiting the Pit Lane at 21:14. Infringement Breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Reprimand (Driving). This is the driver’s 1st reprimand of the season.
Fact Car 1 unnecessarily impeding car 2 between Turns 17 and 18 at 21:17. Infringement Alleged breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision No further action.
Fact Car 1 unnecessarily impeding Car 22 between Turns 3 and 4 at 21:57. Infringement Breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision Reprimand (Driving). This is the driver’s 2nd reprimand of the season. The competitor (Oracle Red Bull Racing) is fined €5,000.
Surely if you get reprimanded once, you get a grid penalty for the second offense?
No it’s 3 reprimands then you get a penalty, like with the track limits
Is it? Palmer on F1TV was sure it was a slam dunk penalty
I think for impeding you normally get a grid drop penalty, not a reprimand. Kind of surprising to me.
Not that surprising, he is after the golden child of F1 and FIA
Depends on the track and other circumstances such as information from the team.
Why would they try to sugar coat it when he’s already starting P14?
Idk, that’s how it was explained some years ago so I guess the rule is still the same
Also helps if your sister team doesn’t turn up to the stewards
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/verstappen-escapes-impeding-f1-penalty-amid-alphatauri-no-show/10521252/
Brundle was saying the same thing in the international feed.
It’s actually 5 for a 10-place grid penalty. Unlikely to happen.