The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, heard from team representatives and examined video evidence and the parts concerned, have considered the following matter, determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the competitor named below and impose the penalty referred to:
- No / Driver 27 - Nico Hulkenberg Competitor Sahara Force India F1 Team
- Time 15:59
- Session Qualifying
- Fact Car 27 was released in an unsafe condition during practice.
- Offence Breach of Article 28.13 (b) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.
- Decision Drop of 3 grid positions.
- Reason Car 27 was released in an unsafe condition as the wheel and tyre fell off at turn 10.