Lewis Hamilton qualified in P1 for Saturday’s Sprint during 2021 Brazilian Friday qualifying. But The Brit could be at risk of a further penalty at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix after his car was referred to the stewards for a technical infringement after qualifying.
Hamilton outqualified Verstappen by over four tenths on Friday to take P1 for Saturday’s Sprint, but he already has a five-place grid penalty for Sunday’s Grand Prix having taken a new Mercedes engine this weekend.
But his worries may be compounded after Jo Bauer, the FIA’s technical delegate, found something amiss with his Drag Reduction System on Friday afternoon at Interlagos.
“The uppermost rear wing element adjustable positions were checked on car number 44 for compliance with Article 3.6.3 of the 2021 Formula One Technical Regulations. The requirement for the minimum distance was fulfilled,” read Bauer’s report after qualifying.
“But the requirement for the maximum of 85mm, when the DRS system is deployed and tested in accordance with TD/011-19, were not fulfilled,” he added.
Bauer has now referred the matter for the stewards who will make a judgement and hand down a penalty if necessary. A Mercedes representative has been called to see the stewards at 7.15pm local time in Brazil.
The Outcome of this ruling will have a huge implications on 2021 Brazilian GP outcome and also on 2021 Championship battle.
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