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Pierre Gasly penalized after tractor incident in Japan

Heard by the race direction, Pierre Gasly finally received a penalty and a withdrawal of points.

Published on 09/10/2022 à 12:10

Gonzalo Forbes

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Pierre Gasly penalized after tractor incident in Japan

Pierre Gasly ultimately did not escape the sanction. ©DPPI/F. Gooden

It was to be expected. Under investigation after driving at “ big look » while the race was under red flag, Pierre Gasly was interviewed by the panel of stewards after the finish of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Despite his plea, the Norman did not escape sanction from the race management. Investigated for driving at more than 200 km/h “ Many times » and even reached a peak at 251 km/h according to telemetry data from its car, Pierre Gasly received a 20-second penalty, moving from 17e the 18e place. Additionally, the pilot Alpha Tauri had 2 points removed from his license, bringing his total to 9 over the last 12 months. As a reminder, if he reaches 12 points he will be suspended from a Grand Prix. “ The driver admitted that he now understood that there could be marshals or obstacles on the track, and admitted that he was too fast,” explained the FIA.

The FIA ​​decision regarding Pierre Gasly

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Gonzalo Forbes

In charge of promotion formulas (F2, F3, FRECA, F4...). Carried by the grace of Franco Colapinto.

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