News Details
Whiting explains Hamilton's escape, Max's penalty
Charlie Whiting gave the drivers and the gathered media his explanation as to why Lewis Hamilton wasn't penalised in Mexico, but Max Verstappen was. In an unusual move, Whiting was called up to attend Thursday's drivers press call in the build up to the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend. The F1 race director was there specifically to speak about the controversial penalties in Mexico, or in Hamilton's case the lack thereof. Both drivers went off at track at Turn 1 and rejoined at Turn 3. But while Hamilton escaped without sanction, a post-race penalty cost Verstappen third. With video footage in hand, Whiting explained that the main difference was that Hamilton did not gain a 'last advantage'...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Max Verstappen wants rules rethink after Mexico...
Max Verstappen believes it would be wise if the FIA used the off-season...
8y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Prost says Whiting has questions to answer
Formula 1 legend Alain Prost has questioned race director Charlie Whiting...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Whiting explains controversial Mexico incidents
– Formula 1 Race Director Charlie Whiting has explained the...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
Whiting joins F1 drivers' press call to discuss Mexico...
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting is to attend the drivers’ press...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu eyes 2027 regulations ahead of...
Toprak Razgatlioglu is already looking ahead to the 2027 MotoGP...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami to replace Luca...
Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami has been announced as a replacement for...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pirelli to hold first MotoGP test in Misano with test...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Watch: Motorsport takes a ride in the MotoGP safety car
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Nolan Siegel apologizes for profanity-filled radio rant
Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel has apologized for what he said over...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar breaks 1 million US TV viewers for third...
The NTT IndyCar Series is nearly through the first year with its new...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Video: Harrowing crash takes out Josef Newgarden,...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Christian Rasmussen "not surprised" to earn...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rallies around the world: The ones not to miss – and...
Rallying is unlike any other motorsport. It doesn’t unfold on pristine...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Amid losing streak, Hyundai accepts “consequences”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal enquire about signing Premier League star...
Arsenal have reportedly made informal enquiries into Aston Villa’s...
42m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Focus on fixtures : MLS contract : French midfielder...
Good morning. Let's start with the Premier League fixtures which were...
22m ago from Arseblog.com
How Arsenal’s summer transfer window is reshaping...
For each of the last three summer transfer windows, critics, fans, and...
8h ago from FreshArsenal.com
'Arteta made it clear…': Journalist confirms...
Benjamin Sesko has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent...
14h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 News Today: Hamilton title rests on Ferrari EXIT as...
GPFans writer Sheona Mountford reveals one of... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Verstappen has Hamilton in his sights after breaking...
Max Verstappen has now passed a Michael... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Lando Norris colliding with Oscar Piastri is just what...
At face value, it may appear a strange thing to... Read More »
32m ago from RacingNews365.com
