Summary
Max Verstappen has been given a one-grid-place penalty and one penalty point for a series of moves involving Liam Lawson during Free Practice 2.
Explanation
The Stewards found that Max Verstappen (Car 3) and Liam Lawson (Car 30) engaged in a series of moves on the entry to Turn 12 through to the apex of Turn 14 during Free Practice 2. Both drivers admitted the moves were unnecessary and 'clumsy'. The Stewards decided to impose a one-grid position penalty for the next race and one penalty point, escalating the penalty from a formal warning due to a prior warning given at the Team Managers meeting and similar incidents this year.
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Referenced regulations
FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 2d
d) Causing a collision, repetition of serious mistakes or the appearance of a lack of control over the car (such as leaving the track) will be reported to the Stewards and may entail the imposition of penalties up to and including the disqualification of any driver concerned.
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