Checo unsafe condition, Red Bull fined €25,000, 3 grid drop penalty
Checo unsafe condition, Red Bull fined €25,000, 3 grid drop penalty
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But there have been several cases in the past where a driver has returned to the pits with a broken rear wing. Is this a new rule??
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Yeah feels a bit odd...we have ppl drivin with missing tires and wings that are falling apart...i think they wanted a nice dinner...
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Well, the rear wing did look exceptionally sketchy there, and he scattered a bunch of carbon fiber on the track, and the team did this to avoid a SC. Maybe a bit harsh for Pérez, but a justified penalty for Red Bull, imo.
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The team confirmed in the hearing that the driver had been advised to bring the car back to the pits as they were trying to avoid a Safety Car situation.
Seems unfair for Checo to get a 3 place grid drop in this case.
The Stewards determine that, as well as a financial penalty for the team, a sporting penalty is necessary due to the safety implications of the incident. The penalty is imposed in line with precedents.
Sure, I guess.. Still harsh.
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Seems unfair for Checo to get a 3 place grid drop in this case.
It hurts the team in that there's less chance of them picking up as many points in the next race.
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€25,000 team fine to make sure Max keeps the lead he’s built and no safety car comes out? Sounds like Checo’s doing his job pretty well.