Max Verstappen has been given a proper warning for overtaking automobiles beneath Digital Security Automobile situations on the finish of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
He was one in all 4 drivers who have been investigated for a similar infringement. Nico Hulkenberg, Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, who all completed outdoors the factors, have been additionally given the identical warnings.
The incidents occured after Carlos Sainz Jnr and Sergio Perez crashed after flip two. Their automobiles hit a barrier on the left-hand aspect of the monitor and got here to a cease, leaving a big quantity of particles on the monitor.
The stewards reminded the drivers that passing beneath VSC situations will not be permitted, even after the top of the race.
“The motive force overtook different automobiles after the chequered flag, however whereas a VSC was nonetheless being displayed, following the crash at flip two. The motive force was reminded that whereas passing after the chequered flag will not be uncommon, it’s prohibited within the case of yellows, Security Automobile or Digital Security Automobile procedures. Whereas the drivers have been conscious of the place the incident was, they may not have identified if emergency gear or marshals have been being dispatched onto the monitor, and so need to proceed with warning.”
The stewards famous the same incident occurred beforehand this season – on the end of the Australian Grand Prix – however was ignored, and indicated related incidents could also be judged otherwise in future.
“The stewards are conscious that this has occurred earlier this season and was not seen on the time,” they said. “We’re due to this fact warning the motive force involved, together with all different opponents. Additional breaches might incur vital penalties.”
Among the many drivers Verstappen overtook was his championship rival, Lando Norris, who reported the Crimson Bull driver’s actions to his staff. Lewis Hamilton identified Nico Hulkenberg’s infringement on his radio.
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