Sports commissioners have a lot of work to do after the already chaotic and dramatic São Paulo 2024 Grand Prix.
11:14 p.m.: Same at Russell’s…
11:12 p.m.: Mercedes fined 5,000 euros for adjusting Hamilton’s tire pressure on the grid.
“After the start of the race was interrupted, a ten-minute notice was immediately issued for a new start. Due to the layout of the circuit and the access point to the starting grid from the pit lane, the time for the team to reach the starting grid was extended,” the stewards said.
“The grid access gate was not opened immediately. The FIA acknowledged that with such a short lead time it was very difficult, if not impossible, for the teams to follow the procedure prescribed by the technical directive. The FIA technical delegate determined that the tire pressure, although adjusted by the team, was within the permitted parameters.’
“Due to the unusual circumstances of the reduced time schedule, aborted start, grid access logistics and the fact that the technical delegate determined that the tire pressures were within the correct parameters, the stewards have decided that the penalty for breaching the procedure is in this appropriate for the case.”
“Normally an infringement of this nature would result in a sporting penalty, but in this case it is not appropriate. However, this decision should not be considered a precedent for any similar violations in the future, as the circumstances are considered unique.”
21:27: We will wait for the next decision. The representatives of McLaren were only now summoned before the stewards because of Norris. The hearing will begin at 9:30 p.m.
20:48: The first decision – but the least unexpected. The stewards only formally confirmed the disqualification of Nic Hülkenberg, who returned to the track with the help of the marshals, which is not allowed.
19:30: A number of riders are being investigated. But none of this applies to the riders on the podium.
- Carlos Sainz is under investigation for dangerous driving.
- The Mercedes drivers are under investigation due to a change in tire pressure on the grid.
- Lando Norris, George Russell, Júki Cunoda and Liam Lawson are being investigated for starting procedures. They set off for another warm-up lap, despite the start being postponed – in which case the riders are supposed to return to the grid. If they are already on it, they should stay on it.
