The FIA ​​has revealed the decisions taken on possible penalties following the chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix. Six drivers were summoned to the Stewards after the race for various reasons.

Both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were called to the stewards after Mercedes was seen changing the tire pressures of both W15s on the grid after the aborted start. The FIA ​​fined Mercedes 10,000 euros (5,000 euros for each incident). The FIA ​​explained why this was not a disqualification, which would normally be:

“The gate to the grid was not immediately opened. The FIA ​​accepted that, given this short notice, it was extremely difficult if not impossible for the teams to follow the procedure prescribed in the technical directive.”

Carlos Sainz was reprimanded for dangerous driving, but no penalties were imposed.

Following a collision, he removed the steering wheel before reinstalling it to attempt a return to the track, despite active recovery operations by stewards. Drivers must refrain from taking control when recovery operations are underway.

Lando Norris, who started from pole position, was investigated for a possible starting procedure violation. After the start of the race was interrupted due to Lance Stroll’s crash on the first formation lap, Norris led the pack on another formation lap, however the lights had not turned green. The FIA ​​reprimanded the McLaren driver and fined him €5,000. AF he stated:

“As the driver was on the front row of the grid, this triggered the following drivers to take similar action. . . . In the view of the drivers, the driver (Norris) precipitated the action of the drivers on the grid directly behind him.”

George Russell was investigated for the same violation as Lando Norris. As the Mercedes driver went off next to Norris on the front row, he was given the same penalty of a €5000 fine and a reprimand as he was effectively leading the other drivers.

Both VCARB drivers were investigated for starting procedure violations. However, as they were clearly just ‘following the leaders’ they were not penalized and the stewards confirmed there would be no further action. The said the FIA:

“In the view of the Stewards, although the driver breached the regulation, this was influenced by the driver before him and as such he was not predominantly responsible for the breach.”

1. Max Verstappen – Fastest lap
2. Esteban Ocon
3. Pierre Gasly
4. George Russell
5. Charles Leclerc
6. Lando Norris
7. Yuki Tsunoda
8. Oscar Piastri
9. Liam Lawson
10. Lewis Hamilton
11. Sergio Perez
12. Oliver Bearman
13. Valtteri Bottas
14. Fernando Alonso
15. Zhou Guanyu
16. Carlos Sainz – DNF
17. Franco Colapinto – DNF
18. Nico Hulkenberg – DSQ
19. Alex Albon – DNS
20. Lance Stroll – DNS