News Details
Vettel to get gearbox grid penalty in Russia
XPB Images
Sebastian Vettel is set to take a five-place grid penalty at the Russian Grand Prix for changing his gearbox. The Ferrari driver was involved in first lap contact with team-mate Kimi Raikkonen at the Chinese Grand Prix but recovered to finish the race in second place despite the incident. However, following Friday practice in Russia it was confirmed he will use a new gearbox this weekend. "[Vettel] did finish the last race in Shanghai and this gearbox change was before the six consecutive Events expired," FIA F1 technical delegate Jo Bauer's report read. "Therefore this is not in compliance with Article 23.6a of the 2016 Formula One Sporting...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Vettel set for grid drop after gearbox change
Scuderia Ferrari Sebastian Vettel is set to receive a five-place grid...
9y ago from F1Zone.net
Setback for Vettel; 5 place grid penalty for the...
Russian Grand Prix – Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has been given a...
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Vettel gets five-place grid drop for gearbox change
Sebastian Vettel will get a five-place grid penalty for the Russian Grand...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Russian GP: A very Soft start for Ferrari
Ferraris third and fourth without running softest compound This weekend...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Nicolo Bulega to replace Marc Marquez for remainder of...
Ducati has confirmed that its WorldSBK rider Nicolo Bulega will replace...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pol Espargaro: It’s "painful" Pedro Acosta...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Nicolo Bulega will replace Marc Marquez at Ducati for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Colton Herta ‘would love to be back’ for another...
Colton Herta still has a desire to compete in next year’s Indianapolis...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Andretti retires from IndyCar after 20 seasons
Marco Andretti announced his retirement from motor racing on Wednesday,...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mark Miles teases possible non-championship...
IndyCar is largely considered a North American championship, with races...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera completes maiden F2 test ahead of...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans: WRC points lead “guarantees absolutely...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
M-Sport favours new WRC car build over upgraded Rally2...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Lancia confirms 2026 WRC2 entry with the new Ypsilon...
Lancia will return to the World Rally Championship next year with the new...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'One of the best games he has played' - Mikel Arteta...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed the performance of summer addition...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Burnley 0-2 Arsenal: Cruise control
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta's reaction –...
2h ago from Arseblog.com
‘I went for it, put my ego aside’: Robin van...
enoord coach on how a chat with his daughter changed his life, memories of...
12h ago from TheGuardian.com
Report: Arsenal have held positive talks with agents...
Arsenal are hoping to secure a new contract with Bukayo Saka in the coming...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton preaches work/life balance after F1...
Lewis Hamilton has long-been criticised for his... Read More »
53m ago from GPFans.com
George Russell to Ferrari? How Verstappen could decide...
There's a saying, isn't there, about the quiet... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Alpine F1 sale talks begin
Preliminary talks have begun to sell a large... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
