Formula One's governing body opened an investigation after Alpine's Esteban Ocon pitted on the last lap of Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix with mechanics and photographers jumping out of the way.
Sky Sports television commentators called the scenes, with a throng of people already in the pitlane as the car arrived, "an absolute shambles" and an FIA spokesman said it was being looked into.
The photographers were gathered in front of the 'parc ferme' area in the pit lane where the top three finishers park up after the slowing down lap, while mechanics were celebrating on the pit wall. Race director Niels Wittich warned teams at the previous race in Australia that they risked punishment if personnel climb pitwall fences to celebrate as their drivers took the chequered flag."The regulations I think are quite clear. The team manager had discussed it with the mechanics before the race," said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, whose drivers Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen finished first and second respectively.
"Esteban is within his rights to pit on the last lap and finish the race in the pitlane if he wanted to," said Horner.Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Christian Radnedge
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Neighbor dispute in Oakland leaves one shot, one stabbedA dispute between Oakland neighbors Thursday night left one stabbed and one shot.
Weiterlesen »
In One Year, I Went to 12 Weddings—and Had One Unimaginable LossA year of strippers, exhausting travel, and a sobering lesson.
Weiterlesen »
Azerbaijan stays on F1 calendar until 2026The Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku will remain on the Formula One calendar until at least 2026 after a three-year extension was announced on Saturday.
Weiterlesen »
Verstappen fumes at Russell after sprint clashMax Verstappen swore angrily at Mercedes rival George Russell after a first lap clash in Saturday's Baku sprint race ripped a hole in the Formula One champion's Red Bull.
Weiterlesen »
I said cat, not cut; Leclerc clarifies radio confusionCharles Leclerc caused some concern when he reported a 'cut' while leading Saturday's Formula One sprint race in Baku but the Ferrari driver later clarified he was referring to a cat.
Weiterlesen »