Three place grid penalty for Hulkenberg

F1 News
Saturday, 16 April 2016 at 20:49
hulkenberg wheel qualifying
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.
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