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sports2 months ago

Sainz penalized and crashes out of US and Mexico GPs

Carlos Sainz received a five-place grid penalty for the Mexico City Grand Prix after being deemed at fault in a collision with Kimi Antonelli during the United States Grand Prix in Austin, which led to Sainz's retirement from the race. The incident was investigated, and Sainz was found primarily responsible, resulting in the penalty and two license points. Sainz described the crash as worse from the outside, while Antonelli expressed that he tried to avoid contact.

sports1 year ago

Leclerc's Grid Penalty Shakes Up Abu Dhabi GP Amid Ferrari's Title Hopes

Charles Leclerc has received a 10-place grid penalty for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Ferrari installed a new energy store, exceeding the season's allocation. This setback complicates Ferrari's battle with McLaren for the constructors' championship, as they trail by 21 points. Despite the penalty, Leclerc showed strong pace in FP1, topping the timesheets, but Ferrari will need a flawless weekend to keep their championship hopes alive.

sports1 year ago

Leclerc's Grid Penalty Shakes Up Abu Dhabi GP Amid Constructors' Race

Charles Leclerc will face a 10-place grid penalty at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to Ferrari fitting a new battery, exceeding the allowed allocation for the season. This setback complicates Ferrari's efforts to surpass McLaren in the constructors' championship, where they trail by 21 points. Leclerc emphasized the need for a flawless performance and a 1-2 finish to have any chance of overtaking McLaren, despite Ferrari's historical challenges at the Yas Marina Circuit. Additionally, Williams drivers Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto will also incur grid penalties for using extra components.

sports1 year ago

Verstappen Criticizes Russell Amid Controversial Qatar GP

Max Verstappen expressed his disappointment and loss of respect for George Russell after a stewards' hearing in Qatar, where Verstappen received a one-place grid penalty for allegedly impeding Russell during qualifying. Despite the penalty, Verstappen won the race, while Russell finished fourth. Verstappen criticized the decision, feeling unfairly penalized for trying to be considerate on track, and was surprised by Russell's role in the incident.

sports1 year ago

Verstappen's Frustration and Qatar GP Drama: Key Highlights

Max Verstappen expressed frustration after receiving a grid penalty at the Qatar Grand Prix for driving too slowly on his out-lap, which promoted George Russell to pole position. Verstappen argued that he was simply creating a gap like other drivers and criticized the need to visit the stewards. The penalty is significant for Red Bull as they aim to close the gap with McLaren in the Constructors' Championship.

sports1 year ago

Verstappen's Qatar Qualifying Drama: Pole Stripped After Incident

Max Verstappen has been penalized with a one-place grid drop for the Qatar Grand Prix after an incident with George Russell during qualifying. Verstappen, who initially secured pole position, was deemed to have driven unnecessarily slowly, forcing Russell to take evasive action. As a result, Russell inherits pole position, and Verstappen will start from second place. The decision was made after reviewing telemetry, team radio, and onboard footage, with the stewards noting Verstappen's slow driving as an attempt to cool his tires.

sports1 year ago

Las Vegas GP Drama: Penalties Shake Up the Grid

Valtteri Bottas, driving for Sauber, has received a five-place grid penalty for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after exceeding the limit on power unit components by using a fourth energy store, violating FIA regulations. This penalty complicates Sauber's efforts to secure their first points of the season, especially as Bottas and teammate Zhou Guanyu are set to leave the team after the season's final races. Sauber has introduced a new upgrades package to improve performance, while other drivers like Sergio Perez and Alex Albon have made permissible changes to their cars.

motorsports2 years ago

Verstappen's Impeding Incident Dominates F1 Austrian GP Qualifying

Max Verstappen has been summoned by the FIA stewards for allegedly impeding Kevin Magnussen during the first segment of qualifying for the F1 Austrian GP. Onboard footage showed Verstappen driving slowly on the exit of Turn 1 while Magnussen was beginning his hot lap. Magnussen's lap was later deleted for a track limits infringement. Verstappen risks a grid penalty if found guilty, potentially handing pole position to Charles Leclerc.

motorsports2 years ago

Monaco GP: Leclerc's Misery and Alonso's Missed Opportunity.

Charles Leclerc's hopes of a first podium on home soil were dashed after a three-place grid penalty dropped him to sixth in the Monaco Grand Prix. Leclerc had qualified third but was penalized for impeding McLaren's Lando Norris during the final stage of qualifying. Leclerc's weekend summed up Ferrari's season so far: not quite quick enough to properly fight for first, drivers outstripping the performance of the car, only then for a slip-up to throw away any opportunity of salvaging a good result.

sports2 years ago

F1 Monaco GP: Leclerc penalized for impeding Norris in qualifying.

Charles Leclerc has been given a three-place grid penalty for impeding Lando Norris during the final Q3 phase of the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session. Leclerc had qualified third but will now start in sixth position. The stewards determined that Leclerc could have avoided impeding Norris if he had received a warning from his team at an appropriate time. This penalty is a usual punishment for unnecessary impeding.

motorsports2 years ago

F1 Monaco GP: Penalties, Shock, and Scrutiny.

Charles Leclerc has been given a grid penalty for the Monaco Grand Prix after impeding Lando Norris during qualifying. Leclerc will now start in sixth place instead of third, while Norris will start in 10th. The FIA stewards found that Ferrari failed to give Leclerc any warning about Norris' approach until it was too late. Norris said Leclerc broke the "one rule" about slowing in the tunnel, while McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said Leclerc might not have been informed.