In the controversial ‘yellow flags case’ emerged on the final qualifying session of the Qatar Grand Prix, also the position of Valtteri Bottas was recognized as deserving of further study by the stewards of the race. The Finn was summoned to Race Direction this morning at 11.45 am, guilty of not slowing down in conjunction with the accident that occurred to Pierre Gasly, who was proceeding slowly after a puncture.
From the images of the cockpit of the Mercedes driver you can see the absence of yellow lights both along the track in the panels in charge, and on the steering wheel of his W12, while it was clearly evident in the finish area a marshal on the left hand waving the yellow flag. From the telemetry, Bottas did not lift his foot, without improving and remaining in third place.
The Federation has decided to penalize the Finn with three positions on the starting grid of the Qatar Grand Prix. Bottas therefore slips from third to sixth position, except for other penalties to Max Verstappen. “The driver admitted that he did not notice the yellow flag and did not slow down despite Gasly’s car standing on the pit straight.“, Reads the press release.
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