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Aston Martin has been formally warned by the FIA over Lance Stroll’s failure to comply with Formula 1’s driver weighing procedure after Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, despite Stroll subsequently withdrawing from the race altogether
Aston Martin received a formal warning from the FIA regarding Lance Stroll’s non-compliance with Formula 1’s driver weighing procedure after the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, even though Stroll later withdrew from the race entirely. Stroll was supposed to be weighed immediately after being eliminated in Q2 at Barcelona, following the rules of proceeding directly to the FIA scales. However, he didn’t follow the required process and spent time in the garage before leaving via the back instead of going through the pitlane. The stewards summoned Stroll for a hearing, which got postponed due to a reported medical condition that eventually led to his withdrawal from the race. Despite the medical justification for non-compliance, a warning was issued to Aston Martin, emphasizing the importance of promptly informing the FIA in similar situations to ensure the fairness and equity of the sport. The incident highlighted the critical nature of adhering to weighing procedures, as failure to comply could result in severe consequences, such as disqualification.
