No penalty for Bottas over grid stop

Doc 37 - Infringement - Car 77 - Failure to follow Race Director's Instructions (Reaching the Grid)

2026 Dutch Grand Prix

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Summary

The stewards decided not to penalize Valtteri Bottas for stopping before Safety Car Line 1, as the grid was crowded and he acted appropriately.

Explanation

The stewards reviewed video and in-car evidence and found that Bottas stopped before Safety Car Line 1, not reaching the grid as defined in the Race Director's Event Note. However, because the grid was extremely crowded, they determined his action was appropriate and safe, so no penalty was applied.

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