Penalties & Incidents from Quali

[John S]

I should think it hardly matters to Glock getting the drop, but Red Bull were lucky to only be fined.

Timo Glock
The driver of car 10 impeded the driver of car 7 during Q1 by slowing down. This action was also potentially dangerous. Breach of Article 31.7 of the 2009 FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. A drop of three grid positions and reprimand.

Sebastian Vettel
The competitor Red Bull failed to release car 15 when it was safe to do so and created a potentially dangerous situation. Breach of Article 23.1 (i) of the 2009 FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. The competitor Red Bull is fined 10.000 € and is reprimanded.

Felipe Massa and Adrian Sutil
The Stewards received a report from the Race Director which stated that an incident involving Car No: 3 - Felipe Massa and Car No: 20 - Adrian Sutil took place during the Qualifying. The Stewards after hearing the explanation of both the competitors representatives and the drivers decided that the incident requires no further action.

Earl ALEXANDER
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