F3 – Sims excluded from the second race

Alexander Sims (HitechGP – Mercedes) was excluded from the classification of the second race of the Hockenheim event in the European Championship F3. Fifth at the finish, the Briton lost his place after the scrutineers discovered that excess air was entering the engine of the car. car.

The rule states that the air flow entering the engine must pass through a restrictor, but a hole provided a surplus in this case. The team invoked the projection of gravel, raised by Alex's exit Albon, to justify this hole, but obviously without success.