The stewards of Formula 1 explained the reason for the fine imposed on Fersstappen during the Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia

The press service of the FIA ​​published an explanatory note from the stewards of the Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia, which took place on Sunday in Gidd.

The victory was won by Oscar Piasta from McLaren. Max Ferstappen from Red Bull finished the second, losing 2.8 seconds to the leader. At the same time, Vermstappen received a five -second fine for a cut of turn at the start of the race, committed in the fight against Piast. The stewards explained the reason why they made a fine to the Dutch racer.

– Based on the position of the front axis of the Piaston machine, we concluded that Ferestappen had to leave the pursuer a space ahead. Next, the Fertappen car left the track and cut off the turn, gaining an advantage. In a normal situation, a fine for such an incident would be 10 seconds. However, we took into account the fact that the incident occurred in the first round in the first turn, considering this to a softening circumstance. The penalty was reduced to five seconds, – the note of the stewards said.

Thanks to the victory in Saudi Arabia, Piasta climbed first place in the personal standings of the season (99 points). Lando Norris Second (89), Fersstappen in the third position (87).