Spanish driver Carlos Sainzda Ferrari was penalized this Friday with 10 fewer starting places for the Formula 1 Grand Prix race in Las Vegas, after he was forced to replace several parts of the power unit, following reports that the sewage will damage the lower part of the engine reaches. his car during the first practice, as reported by F1.
P1 of the Las Vegas GP was canceled after Sainz had a problem with a manhole cover which destroyed his car, an incident which also led to the second practice session being postponed by two and a half hours.
When the session lasted just 10 minutes, the Madrid native stopped the car on the “Strip” straight. After initial uncertainty, it was discovered that an improperly sealed manhole cover was forcibly struck at the bottom of the manhole. SF-23 from Sainz This causes damage to the seat, chassis, engine and battery.
Even the cover is built into your car. Sainz survived the incident unscathed.
Practice 1 of the Las Vegas GP is interrupted after a drain plug came loose, affecting the engine and damaging Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari. The Spaniard is also penalized 10 places in the race because he replaced the engine… these are the photos from different angles pic.twitter.com/kik2E6vCNc
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Given the exceptional situation, Ferrari requested an exception as this damage was caused by reasons beyond the team’s control and therefore appealed to the stewards “Withdrawal of the Sporting Rules.”’ so that no penalty would follow. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) urged punishment.
The stewards explained their decision.
Regardless of the fact that the damage was caused by very unusual external circumstances, Article 2.1 of the Formula 1 Sports Regulations obliges all officials, including stewards, to apply the regulations as written.
The FIA added that “if it had had the power to grant an exemption” where “extenuating, unusual and unfortunate circumstances exist, it would have done so”, but this was not permitted under current regulations.
(With information from Europa Press)
Source: La Neta Neta
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