Nico Hulkenberg has been hit with a three-place grid penalty for overtaking two automobiles within the pit exit highway throughout F1 qualifying on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg starred in qualifying, securing fourth on the Yas Marina Circuit.
Nonetheless, he’ll now begin Sunday’s race from seventh on the grid.
Why has Hulkenberg been penalised?
The stewards famous: “The Stewards heard from the motive force of Automotive 27 (Nico Hulkenberg), staff consultant and reviewed marshalling system knowledge, video, timing and in-car video proof.
“The driving force didn’t dispute throughout the listening to that he didn’t observe the Race Director’s directions, however said that he had no different choice however to breach the foundations with the intention to get a lap in.
“While the Stewards acknowledge that the place of the staff’s garages limits their choices to ship the automobiles out on observe, this will by no means be used as an excuse to breach any rules.
“The prohibition of overtaking in sure areas because the pit lane or, on this case, the pit exit, is carried out to forestall doubtlessly harmful conditions and subsequently the Stewards decide {that a} grid drop is warranted on this case.”
What did Hulkenberg say?
Regardless of displaying nice tempo all through Friday observe, Hulkenberg didn’t count on Haas’ efficiency to be so sturdy.
He advised Sky Sports activities: “I had a very good feeling from FP1 yesterday and I had a kind of good thought {that a} high ten was positively potential this weekend. However that good? No – I didn’t count on,” Hulkenberg advised Sky.
“So most of the high canines are struggling a bit bit. However the automobile’s been good. We’ve been good on the execution aspect, so an excellent quali for us.”
