Russell penalised for Turn 12 move; Hadjar warned for erratic driving at US GP

First reported 1 day, 5 hours ago · latest 3 hours ago

At the United States Grand Prix, George Russell received a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage over Oscar Piastri, while Isack Hadjar was warned for erratic driving in FP3. Coverage focuses on reactions and consequences.

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How the sources differ

PlanetF1 explains mitigating circumstances behind Russell's reduced penalty, while the FIA document confirms the five-second penalty. Crash.net and Motorsport.com focus on Hadjar's difficult weekend, with the FIA warning establishing the official sanction for his FP3 incident.

Recommended first read: PlanetF1's article provides the most complete coverage of Russell's penalty, including mitigating circumstances, and includes an image, making it the best starting point.

FIA documents

Russell (Car 63) penalized with a 5-second time penalty for leaving the track at Turn 12 and gaining a lasting advantage over Piastri (Car 81).

Isack Hadjar is summoned to the stewards regarding an alleged breach of Article B1.8.5 of the FIA F1 Regulations following an incident with Car 23.

Isack Hadjar receives a formal warning for erratic driving after swerving towards Car 23 at Turn 1 during Free Practice 3.

Russell penalised for Turn 12 move; Hadjar warned for erratic driving at US GP

How the sources differ

FIA documents

Five second penalty for Russell for leaving track and gaining advantage

Summons for Hadjar over alleged erratic driving incident with Albon

Formal warning for Isack Hadjar for erratic driving

Coverage

FIA explains mitigating circumstances behind Russell US GP penalty decision

Why Isack Hadjar’s COTA F1 weekend has been “a disaster”

Isack Hadjar rues "disaster of a weekend" despite US GP qualifying turnaround

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FIA Decision: Warning for Hadjar following erratic driving in FP3