P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes has escaped with a fine regarding a tyre pressure infringement involving both cars on the starting grid during the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
When Lance Stroll got his Aston Martin car stuck in the gravel trap at Turn 4 during the first of three formation laps at Interlagos, the race start had to be called off. While the drivers were waiting on the grid for the race to restart, the Mercedes team made adjustments to George Russell and Lewis Hamilton’s cars. The adjustments involved releasing tyre pressure which prompted the FIA Technical Delegate to refer the matter to the stewards for review. After examining the situation, the stewards chose not to penalize Russell or Hamilton, but instead fined Mercedes €5000 for each incident due to the gate access delay. The stewards acknowledged the challenges posed by the unusual circumstances and noted that the tyre pressures still fell within acceptable limits. This decision, while not setting a precedent, was deemed appropriate given the unique circumstances of the race weekend.
