F1 News: 6 Drivers Summoned To Stewards After Mexican GP Qualifying With Potential Penalties On The Cards

The qualifying round of the Mexican Grand Prix has resulted in numerous investigations by the stewards, with six drivers potentially facing penalties.
F1 News: 6 Drivers Summoned To Stewards After Mexican GP Qualifying With Potential Penalties On The Cards
F1 News: 6 Drivers Summoned To Stewards After Mexican GP Qualifying With Potential Penalties On The Cards /

The aftermath of the Mexican Grand Prix qualifying has seen six Formula 1 drivers, including big names like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, summoned to the stewards, with potential penalties looming over them. The issues range from alleged yellow flag breaches to impeding in the pit lane, making for a busy time for the stewards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lewis Hamilton and rookie Logan Sargeant are under investigation for not slowing down sufficiently during a yellow flag in Q1, with Sargeant also facing scrutiny for potentially overtaking Yuki Tsunoda during the incident.
  • In addition to these investigations, Yuki Tsunoda is under investigation for potentially damaging Williams' equipment in the pit lane, adding to the extensive list of incidents being reviewed.

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The stewards at the Mexican Grand Prix have their work cut out for them, with numerous investigations pending following the qualifying round. Alongside inquiries into Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, and George Russell, several other drivers are under scrutiny for different incidents.

Lewis Hamilton and Logan Sargeant are under investigation for allegedly not adhering to the yellow flag rules during Q1. Sargeant is further being looked at for possibly overtaking Yuki Tsunoda during the yellow flag period, compounding the issues he faces.

Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes
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Providing a run-down of all the drivers summoned to the stewards:

  • Yuki Tsunoda: Under investigation for potentially causing damage to Williams equipment in the pit lane, with footage suggesting he may have run over a jack stand.
  • Lewis Hamilton: Facing potential repercussions for allegedly speeding under yellow flag conditions.
  • Fernando Alonso: Under the stewards' lens for potentially impeding in the pit lane.
  • Logan Sargeant: He is under investigation for potentially overtaking under yellow flag conditions.
  • George Russell: Facing inquiries for potentially impeding in the pit lane.
  • Max Verstappen: Like Russell and Alonso, Verstappen is also under investigation for potential impeding in the pit lane.

The results of these investigations could significantly impact the grid.

2022 Mexican Grand Prix - Ferrari
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