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FIA announce second penalty demotion after dramatic Spanish Grand Prix
Following a dramatic conclusion to the Spanish Grand Prix where Max Verstappen received a 10-second time penalty for colliding with George Russell, another driver also faced penalties for infractions on Sunday. The FIA’s late punishment verdict for Verstappen altered the final race classification, with Oliver Bearman later penalised for leaving the track and gaining an advantage while battling Liam Lawson. Despite the penalty, Bearman’s performance did not significantly change his already challenging weekend, finishing 17th at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The incident marked a tough weekend for Haas, with Bearman and Esteban Ocon qualifying and finishing towards the back of the pack in the race. The penalty imposed on Bearman was due to his failure to give back the position after gaining an advantage by leaving the track and rejoining ahead of Lawson. Verstappen’s penalty and subsequent controversies have sparked discussions around his approach on the track.
