F1 News: Lance Stroll Handed Penalty For Las Vegas Grand Prix After FP3 Infringement

Lance Stroll faces a grid penalty and points deduction on his licence for an infringement during the Las Vegas GP's FP3.

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll has been penalised after a rule infringement during the third free practice (FP3) at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. This decision pushes him back five grid positions and adds three penalty points to his licence.

Key Takeaways:

• Incident During FP3: Lance Stroll was involved in an incident during the third free practice session of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where he overtook Carlos Sainz while double yellow flags were waved due to Alexander Albon's stopped Williams and a dislodged tyre.
• Penalties Imposed: Following the incident, the FIA officials called Stroll for a hearing. Post this meeting, it was decided that Stroll would face a significant penalty, comprising a five-grid place drop at the start of the race and the addition of three penalty points to his super licence.

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Lance Stroll's weekend at the Las Vegas Grand Prix took a challenging turn after the FIA imposed penalties for his actions in the third free practice session. The incident involved Stroll overtaking under double yellow flag conditions, caused by Alexander Albon's stalled Williams.

Stroll was summoned by the FIA officials at the conclusion of FP3 to discuss the infringement. The ruling was clear: Stroll would be relegated five places down the grid for the upcoming race. Additionally, his super licence was penalised with three points. This decision is a significant setback for Stroll and the Aston Martin team.

This incident highlights the strict enforcement of rules by FIA officials, especially concerning safety protocols like the observance of double yellow flags.